What our sensors tell us about

Loose Load

Always employ SMART practices during loose load. Utilise equipment to avoid overreaching.


Communicate with your partner to practice team lifts, or swap positions. This task is repetitive, ensure to take stretch breaks as required / when it’s not too busy.

RISK SCORE 120
120
  • Feet not facing the object you’re lifting
  • Poor foot positioning
  • Reaching too far away from bodY
  • Not rotating position with partner
RISK SCORE 60
60
  • Moving feet while turning with freight
  • Avoid overreaching where possible
  • Bend hips & knees when lifting from grounD
  • Use both sides of your body

EMP Sensor Observations

Sensor observations are a highly accurate and objective way of measuring risk during manual handling tasks.  By using the correct movement you will help reduce stress and strain on your back, shoulders and neck.


Task Risk Scale

With sensor observations, we measure relative task risk.

LOW RISK 60
60
AVERAGE RISK 80
80
HIGH RISK 120
120