Injuries caused by manual handling (particularly to the back, shoulders and neck) are a significant contributor to sickness absence statistics. Those most at risk of injury are those who aren't used ...

Global Patient Handling Equipment Market OverviewThe global patient handling equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of ~6% during the forecast period. The rising geriatric population with ...

Talks are under way to roll out an innovative scheme to reduce manual handling injuries in the NHS. Discussions on extending the ‘All Wales Manual Handling Training Passport and Information Scheme’ ...

A dire lack of manual handling equipment is compromising the safety of nurses and their patients, suggests a survey by Nursing Times. More than half of nurses also warn that their own safety is ...

Most UK hospitals now have manual handling policies, but few studies have assessed their impact. To facilitate such research, a system for ranking the investment in manual handling risk controls was ...

Manual material handling is the moving of objects unaided by mechanical devices. Manual material handling include activities like pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and lowering. At Purdue ...