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Bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling are risk factors for shipping, receiving, and delivery employees.
Bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling are risk factors for shipping, receiving, and delivery employees.
 
Awkward postures, repetitive motions, and static and forceful exertions are involved in manifesting, tracking, and data entry activites.
Awkward postures, repetitive motions, and static and forceful exertions are involved in manifesting, tracking, and data entry activites.
 
Sorting involves repetitive motions, prolonged standing, awkward postures, reaching, bending, and lifting.
Sorting involves repetitive motions, prolonged standing, awkward postures, reaching, bending, and lifting.
 
Ergonomic Risk Factors: Material Handlers  
 
Summary: Many material handling tasks can cause strain and injury. Learn about the risk factors and how to work safely and comfortably.


Risk factors associated with material handling include:

  • Lifting, reaching, and bending
  • Pushing and pulling
  • Awkward and static postures
  • Repetitive motions
  • Forceful exertions
  • Contact stress

Learn how to control ergonomic risk factors associated with your work:

  • Schedule group training: Have an ergonomic specialist present group training in your workplace, focusing on the tasks and equipment your group uses. To schedule group training:
    • You need at least 6 participants.
    • E-mail your request to ehsih@ucsd.edu, including:
      • Your name
      • Department
      • Phone number and e-mail address
      • Building and room number

    Need an expert? Contact an ergonomics specialist.

Notice: Ergonomic information, training, and services are intended exclusively for UCSD employees and affiliates.

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