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manual handling

[ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈhæn.dl.ɪŋ]
noun
movimentação manual de cargas
1. The physical transportation or support of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving) by hand or by bodily force, especially in occupational contexts
Proper training in manual handling is essential to prevent workplace injuries.
O treinamento adequado em movimentação manual de cargas é essencial para prevenir lesões no trabalho.
2. Work-related activities involving the movement of objects, goods, or materials without mechanical assistance
The warehouse staff perform manual handling of heavy boxes daily.
A equipe do armazém realiza movimentação manual de caixas pesadas diariamente.
Synonyms
manual labormaterial handlingload handlingphysical handling
Antonyms
mechanical handlingautomated handlingmechanical lifting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimentação manual de cargas
Most common in occupational health and safety contexts
São Paulo
manuseio manual
Alternative usage in some industrial contexts
Portugal
movimentação manual de cargas
Aligned with EU occupational safety standards terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

manual handling regulations
manual handling assessment
manual handling training
lifting and handling
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