| Document ID (ISN) | 111052 |
| CIS number |
10-0669 |
| Year |
2010 |
| Convention or series no. |
8/2010-1-OHB128
|
| Title |
Hints on occupational health for couriers - Manual delivery operations |
| Bibliographic information |
Occupational Health Service, Labour Department. 15/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central. Hong Kong, 2010. 16p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
8/2010-1-OHB128.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
As their work involves manual labour, couriers may suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Under Hong Kong regulations, employers must assess occupational hazards and implement suitable protective measures. Employers must also take appropriate steps to prevent couriers from suffering heat stroke when working in hot weather. Aimed at persons working in manual delivery operations, this booklet explains good working practices in the form of a comic strip involving a dialogue between a male and female worker in this sector. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Hong Kong; manual handling; safe working methods; deliverymen |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
heat stroke; musculoskeletal diseases; risk factors; legal aspects |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Hong Kong |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Safety and health information
|
