Manual Handling Archives

2 months ago

Manual Handling Risk Reduction: Why Training Fails Unless the Task and Exposure Are Re-Engineered

In short: Manual handling training is a legal requirement under UK health and safety law, but it does not reduce the risk of injury when used as the primary control.…

3 months ago

What are the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Manual handling is the second most common cause of injuries at work. It is responsible for an estimated 115,000 injuries and 871,000 working days lost, according to data from the…

ergonomic approach to the right manual handling practices

4 months ago

What is an Ergonomic Approach to Manual Handling?

Ergonomics is the practice of designing tasks, equipment and workplaces to enhance comfort, safety and efficiency. Ergonomic principles play a major role in designing safe and effective manual handling practices.…

what is manual handling in the workplace

4 months ago

What is Manual Handling? A Guide for Employers

No matter what type of work you do, the chances are that at some point it will involve manual handling. If they are performed incorrectly, manual handling tasks can easily…

5 months ago

Course Announcement: Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training

New Online Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training CourseWe’re pleased to introduce our new online course: Advanced Manual Handling Risk Assessment Training. Manual handling remains one of the most common…

5 months ago

Common Manual Handling Hazards & How to Avoid Them

Manual handling injuries continue to appear in organisations that already have training and risk assessments in place. This is rarely because the hazards are unknown or the rules are unclear.…

7 months ago

10 Common Manual Handling Injuries in the Workplace and How to Prevent Them

Workplace-related injuries from manual handling are a common occurrence. Since the majority of occupations involve manual handling of some form, most employees are at risk of manual handling injuries. Employers…

7 months ago

Hazardous Manual Handling: Understanding the Real Causes and the Controls That Work

Manual handling is routine across most workplaces, but poorly designed or rushed tasks quickly turn into back and joint injuries that disrupt staffing, slow output and increase claim exposure. These…

8 months ago

What is the Hierarchy of Manual Handling?

Under UK health and safety legislation, employers are obligated to protect their employees’ health, safety and welfare. One of the primary causes of workplace injuries is the lifting and moving…

11 months ago

10 Manual Handling Techniques for Your Workplace

It’s easier than you might think to seriously injure yourself when moving a load. Lifting boxes, equipment or even office supplies can all result in sprains, strains or worse. So,…

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