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allow normal wrist postures
    * reduce the forces required to operate the plant
    * provide instructions, signs or symbols to help people use the plant properly
    * take into account the range of physical characteristics of those who use the plant, such as size and strength
    * ensure that the plant operates at a speed or rate that would suit most users
    * ensure that regular maintenance points are easily accessible.
Appendix E lists some examples of design-related MSD risks for plant, and shows how to control the risks through safe design.

6.2 Manufacturers, importers and suppliers

Regulation 61: Manufacturers of plant or structures must:
    * ensure the plant or structure is manufactured designed to eliminate the need to carry out a hazardous manual task in connection with the plant or structure
    * where this is not reasonably practicable, minimise the need to carry out a hazardous manual task in connection with the plant or structure so far as is reasonably practicable
    * give each person to whom the manufacturer provides the plant or structure adequate information about the features of the plant or structure that eliminate or minimise the need for any hazardous manual task to be carried out.
Importers and suppliers must take all reasonable steps to obtain that information the designer or manufacture is required to give and provide it to any person to whom the plant or structure is supplied.
Manufacturers, importers and suppliers should consider the way their products are packaged and delivered to workplaces to eliminate or minimise the risk of MSDs, for example:
    * provide lifting aids or lifting points so mechanical aids can be used
    * provide two handles or handholds to prevent one-handed lifting, particularly where the load is heavy or needs to be moved frequently
    * repackage the load into a different weight, size or shape:
          + Large and bulky loads are difficult to handle, promote awkward postures, increased muscular exertion and are difficult to hold close to the body
          + Heavy loads generally require greater force to handle.
          + Loads that are unwieldy, unstable or move unpredictably increase risk by creating sudden high forces
    * label loads to indicate any MSD risks, and where appropriate, any necessary precautions when handling the load
    * deliver goods in sturdy boxes or containers with handles or handholds. Handholds on cardboard boxes should be reinforced so that it does not rip when the box is picked up.
Packaged items should be arranged so the package is well balanced and the contents will not shift unexpectedly while being handled, for example:
    * use slings or other aids to maintain effective control when handling loads that lack rigidity
    * fill containers holding liquids or free-moving