Manual handling is defined as any activity requiring a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, throw, move, restrain or hold any animate or inanimate object. Departments at Penn that involve significant manual handling include Facilities Services, Food Service, Housekeeping, Libraries, Mail Service, Nursing and ULAR. Those who perform manual handling tasks are at an increased risk of repetitive stress injuries.
The goal of this section is to provide information on safe manual handling techniques.
Manual Materials Handling training is available through Knowledge Link. To access this web-based course, login to your Knowledge Link account and type "Materials Handling-EHRS" in the "Find Learning" search box.
If you have any questions please contact EHRS.
Additional ergonomic training is now available in video format through Knowledge Link. "Protecting Your Back" can be accessed by typing the title into the "Find Learning" box on your Knowledge Link page.
Additional ergonomic training is now available in video format through Knowledge Link. "Protecting Your Back" can be accessed by typing the title into the "Find Learning" box on your Knowledge Link page.
Use your Penn Key and password to review the library ergonomics training presentation.
Ergonomic reference materials can be found below for specific physical plant workers. If you have specific questions please contact us.
Additional ergonomic training is now available in video format through Knowledge Link. "Protecting Your Back" can be accessed by typing the title into the "Find Learning" box on your Knowledge Link page.