MANUAL TRANSPORT OF LOADS

Abstract

This article addresses the manual transport of loads, a very old activity carried out solely and exclusively by means of human power, that is, an activity used since the beginning without the use of any mechanism, tool and/or technological instrument. It is an activity that requires a lot of care and guidance, since when developed incorrectly it can cause irreparable damage to the human body, including serious injuries, especially to the spine, through which the sciatic nerves pass. The main objective is to present the importance of transporting manual loads correctly, in order to mitigate the appearance of occupational diseases related to the development of the activity of manual transport of loads, always observing the technical recommendations for this. This is an exploratory study that was based on bibliographic and documentary research.