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alun.bevan@btinterne  
#1 Posted : 29 July 2016 10:22:58(UTC)
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alun.bevan@btinterne

People on an assembly line are asking for lumbar support belts, is this a good idea?
Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 29 July 2016 10:31:28(UTC)
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Roundtuit

From the HSE web site: http://www.hse.gov.uk/fo...ps/ocs/300-399/313_5.htm Lumbar support belts - Abdominal and back support belts are not recommended control measures as their effectiveness is questionable – see L23 para 186-7 for details. The task needs proper assessment and controls, PPE is a last resort and lumbar supports are not covered by the PPE directive
Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 29 July 2016 10:31:28(UTC)
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Roundtuit

From the HSE web site: http://www.hse.gov.uk/fo...ps/ocs/300-399/313_5.htm Lumbar support belts - Abdominal and back support belts are not recommended control measures as their effectiveness is questionable – see L23 para 186-7 for details. The task needs proper assessment and controls, PPE is a last resort and lumbar supports are not covered by the PPE directive
Jimothy999  
#4 Posted : 29 July 2016 10:47:48(UTC)
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Jimothy999

Posture on assembly lines is often the main problem. The HSE Assessment of repetitive Task assessment package is good for helping you spot issues and narrow down effective control measures: http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/art-tool.htm
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