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DEFINITION OF MANUAL HANDLING TRANSPORTING OR SUPPORTING A LOAD INCLUDING:
Lifting Putting Down Pushing
Pulling
Carrying
Moving a load by hand or bodily force
BACK FACTS
4 out of 5 adults will suffer back pain lasting more than 24 hours during their working lives.
30% of GP consultants are for musculoskeletal conditions
Highest incidence in 16-55 age group
Same prevalence in sedentary as manual workers
At least 5 million certified sick days lost
Highest occupational group, nursing and social care
Cost in lost production at least £17 billion
80% suffer reoccurrence
1.6 million in patients, 24,000 have surgery
Healthcare costs are over £1.6 billion per annum
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