28th October 2005, 04:09 PM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by Barnesy
I tend to agree with merc, no matter how good your technique time will tell on everyone in the long term.
While I respect the Manual Handling regulations, some of the weight limits suggested for lifting are disturbingly low (from the view point of thinking about the weight of things I have carried without thinking, and now wondering what the damage will be).
My point is that lots of the damage is unneccesary and can be mitigated by training, which is another responsibility of the employer.
At the moment you are wondering what the damage will be - will you still be as philosphical should the damage turn out quite bad, even life-changing - and that it resulted from poor technique or being asked to lift/carry weights that are likely to damage you?
I've seen quite a few people swing picks like they're trying to kill a snake, and dig like terriers after a rabbit - and wonder why their back/knees hurt.