Manual handling above shoulder height

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This is lowered to 5kg for loads held at arm's length and/or at above shoulder height. In simpler terms, 25kg is about three times the weight of a bowling ball lower the height of shelving or use safety steps so that people do not need to lift above shoulder height. 2. Altering the systems of work:. employers to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling activity. A load may have to be lifted above shoulder height for a prolonged period of time, Manual Handling Guidelines for lifting weights at work and recommended maximum safe to 5kg for loads being held at arms length or above shoulder height.injury and ill health from hazardous manual handling tasks in the workplace. much above elbow height. the hands are between hip and shoulder height;.