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Hazardous manual handling in construction

Hazardous manual handling is the number one cause of serious injury on construction sites in Victoria. And, it's often preventable. Every lift, lower, push, pull or carry comes with a risk that can lead to serious long-term harm.

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Safer manual handling for bricklayers  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for carpenters  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for concreters  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for electricians  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for painters  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for plumbers  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for roofers  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for scaffolders  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

Safer manual handling for steel fixers  

Lifting, carrying or putting down objects in the wrong way can cause injury.

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Case study: Hazardous manual handling of construction material

A hazardous manual handling incident causes worker to become unconscious and hospitalized.

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