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technique
Training
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remember
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that.
but
on its own,
it
overcome:
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are
points,
operation
a lack of mechanical
unsuitable
loads
bad working
Training
should
conditions
cover
how to recognise
manual
aids
harmful
handling
appropriate
systems
of
work
use of mechanical
good handling
(see section
aids
technique
7)
some
using
important
a basic
lifting
as an example,
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fit,
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