Prinzipien einer guten manuellen Handhabung

http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr097.pdf

This report presents the outcome of an exercise carried out to establish scientifically-based principles for manual handling training, both for conventional (two-handed, symmetrical) lifting and for ‘nonstandard’ lifting, where the conventional technique is inapplicable.

A core feature of the study was a ‘Delphi’ exercise, consulting with experts in a variety of disciplines relevant to manual handling training. A total of 37 national and international experts contributed in some way to this exercise. On the basis of their comments, a series of principles was identified relating to conventional lifting. Presented in the report, these either supplement or refine those presented in the current version of the Guidelines to the Regulations, L23 (HSE, 1998). For each of the eleven principles proposed, explanatory sub-text is suggested, mirroring the current style in L23.

The consultation process over the non-standard lifting situations was less satisfactory with generally less consensus over the best advice. In order therefore to provide the basis for scientifically-supported principles in non-standard situations a review of the literature was conducted. This examined the published literature relevant to the different lifting scenarios. The report uses the findings from this to present guidelines for each of the situations identified. These guidelines are intended to provide practical guidance to be applied in situations where conventional two-handed symmetrical lifting is not possible. For example, the scientific literature would suggest that, when lifting large bulky loads, keeping the load close to the body is more important than bending the knees. As well as this lifting and handling situation, guidance was provided on one-handed lifting; large, flat vertical loads; lifting from a container; lifting in limited headroom; lifting whilst seated; lifting light loads from low down; and carrying loads.

This report and the work it describes were funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Its contents, including any opinions and/or conclusions expressed, are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect HSE policy.