Risks to airport workers from loading baggage researched

An HSE research report into manual handling amongst baggage handlers has found they should avoid lifting bags as much as possible.

The research project explores the health risks associated with manual loading of bags into the holds of narrow bodied aircraft. The report also examines the effectiveness of new technology, Extending Belt Loaders (EBL), and provides an update on previous research and studies.

The research was a collaborative project carried out with the co-operation of the airpo... (193 more words)

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