Loading bricks, blocks and mortar above shoulder height: A health and safety solution

How to eliminate or reduce the workplace health and safety risks caused by loading bricks, blocks and mortar above shoulder height.
Last updated

Jun 2017

Reading level

easy

File Type and Size

PDF, 538.82 kB

Document Length

2 pages

What it contains

Workers can be injured when loading bricks, blocks and tubs of mortar, and shovelling mortar onto surfaces over shoulder height. This document advises:

  • the equipment to use to reduce or eliminate these risks
  • how to safely use this equipment