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MCat: Ergonomics
Cat: Pushing/Pulling

Reference materials related to pushing and pulling activities. Force limits for horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling. Recommended limits in the selection of hand and powered trucks and carts.

4 Resources
Pushing and Pulling - General [8354] ?

Discusses the force limits for horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling

Pushing and Pulling Tasks [pdf] [20726] ?

The ergonomis of pushing and pulling

Recommended Limits in the Selection of Hand and Powered Trucks and Carts [8353] ?

Information on proper hand cart selection

Review of Risks Associated with Pushing and Pulling Heavy Loads [25773] ?

Includes a pushing/pulling assessment checklist


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