The SS 569: 2011 Code of Practice for Manual Handling provides a framework for Singaporean workplaces to identify, assess, and control risks associated with manual tasks to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. It outlines requirements for risk assessment, safe lifting techniques, and the implementation of controls following a specific hierarchy, with details available through the Singapore Standards eShop. For the full text and detailed checklists, visit Singapore Standards eShop Ministry of Manpower
The is a Singapore Standard that provides a systematic framework to identify, assess, and control hazards associated with manual handling tasks. Its primary goal is to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly back injuries, by applying ergonomic principles. Key Components of SS 569 ss 569 code of practice for manual handling
Following the principles of the code, workers should adopt these techniques: The SS 569: 2011 Code of Practice for