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Guide to manual handling
25 January 2013
Toyota Material Handling has published the latest edition of its guide to safe manual handling. This guide offers both employers and employees guidance on the safest ways to lift, stack and move items in the workplace.

Toyota Material Handling has
published the latest edition of its
guide to safe manual handling. This
guide offers both employers and
employees guidance on the safest
ways to lift, stack and move items in
the workplace.
The Guide gives simple rules to remember when handling loads, recommended lifting weight guidelines and advice on material handling equipment that could help reduce the risk to employees.
Toyota believes the guide will help employers to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations to protect their workforce from injury. A comprehensive assessment checklist will help businesses to measure and assess their current manual handling practices and identify areas for improvement.
The Guide gives simple rules to remember when handling loads, recommended lifting weight guidelines and advice on material handling equipment that could help reduce the risk to employees.
Toyota believes the guide will help employers to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations to protect their workforce from injury. A comprehensive assessment checklist will help businesses to measure and assess their current manual handling practices and identify areas for improvement.
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