Manual Handling

This is a manual handling posture that we all preform across all Toro Australia’s business units, not one of us is exempted from this, even when not at work. 

Pushing & Pulling Guidelines

1. As a general guide, push where possible and pull an object where it is not possible to push.
2. Do not bend over at your waist - keep your back straight.
3. Keep elbows close to the body.
4. Keep feet and eyes pointing in the same direction.
5. Brace abdominals to protect your lower back.
6. Keep palms facing upwards for pulling.

Abdominal Bracing

Activation of core postural muscles provides internal bracing for the back and helps reduce strain on the back and injury. Abdominal bracing is recommended when lifting, pushing or pulling and for any tasks that require the application of force. Muscle groups to activate are the pelvic floor muscle group and deep lower abdominals. This is done by drawing up pelvic floor muscles and drawing your navel back towards your spine (effectively narrowing the waist) while maintaining normal breathing.