How to Lead a Manual Handling Toolbox Talk

Manual handling injuries are common. Workers might be overconfident and attempt to lift too much, while others are undertrained and unfamiliar with safe techniques. Manual handling toolbox talks are one…

Manual handling training is essential for workplace safety, but traditional training methods often fail to deliver the desired results. However, a revolution is underway, driven by a union of long-standing…

Our bodies are not built for sustained manual handling. We didn’t evolve in warehouses and loading docks. Pushing, pulling and lifting boxes for hours on end is not natural behaviour,…

Can manual handling be avoided completely? Yes, and you’re legally required to do so whenever it’s practical. Any unavoidable manual handling must be risk assessed and managed to reduce injury…

Manual handling is a routine part of many jobs. Yet, it’s also one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. The reason? Workers often skip safe lifting techniques because they…

As a business owner, you’re responsible for workplace safety. You have a duty to make every task safe, including manual handling. However, statistics show that manual handling tasks are a…

Moving objects can be dangerous. Moving people more so. Both the lifter and the person being moved are at risk of injury. And any movement must be planned and executed…

Manual handling is a leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the workplace. It’s held this position for many years despite laws existing to protect workers. So, what legislation applies to…

Moving and handling patients can be challenging. Workers need to protect themselves and patients from injury while maintaining the dignity of those being moved. Using the ELITE framework can help…

Attempting to move an object that’s too heavy on your own typically has two outcomes. Either it doesn’t budge, and you get an opportunity to reassess the task with nothing…