Mobile technical lifting aids are a very good alternative for reducing or eliminating manual handling. Manual lifts over 25 kg is not recommended and repeated lifts should not exceed 15 kg. Heavy lifting should be avoided completely if possible, especially lifting in combination with leaning sideways, bent or twisted working positions, which further increases the risk of injury.
Work-related injuries and pain
Over a third of all workplace injuries is caused by heavy manual handling. Injuries is often caused by a combination of different factors including heavy lifting and shifting of loads, monotonous work, and awkward working postures.