The HSE have recently criticised the size of recycling boxes and said that if filled they may well be too heavy for lifting. Not everyone agrees but how do you decide what is “too heavy” in the
workplace and what should you be doing?
Published 25.09.2006
With summer on its way, it’s likely that those of you with water dispensers will be stocking up on your supply of water bottles. What possible health and safety issues could a bottle of water pose?
You might be surprised; we were.
Published 08.06.2005
You’ve got to lift the manhole covers on your site, but they’re stuck fast. What methods should you adopt to prise them free and what are the main health and safety issues involved?
Published 19.12.2005
The HSE has published internal guidance for inspectors which explains how they should respond to manual handling risks on construction sites. What do you need to know?
Published 28.10.2021
A simple way to reduce the amount of manual handling required of your delivery drivers is to provide them with sack trucks. What are they and what should you consider when purchasing one?
Published 18.06.2013
In September 2016 the HSE published a tool to help those assessing manual handling tasks. How does this fit with the legal requirements? The HSE’s updated guidance should enlighten you.
Published 21.10.2016
We’ve previously advised about the need to complete manual handling assessments. A recent case shows what can happen if this is done, but not followed. What are the key lessons to be learned?
Published 26.04.2006
Your employees occasionally have to lift heavy objects and you’re concerned that they might injure themselves. What should you be doing to manage these activities and how formal is it necessary to
be?
Published 03.03.2014
UNISON recently commissioned a survey to identify the potential health problems associated with the use and transportation of laptops. What were the findings and what should you be doing to minimise
the risks?
Published 24.09.2007
Your deliveries frequently arrive on pallets, and the drivers simply drop them on the pavement and expect staff to unpack and carry everything into the building. Is this acceptable and if so is there
a legal limit to observe?
Published 24.05.2019