In our final look at the HSE’s Moving Goods Safely (MGS) campaign, we’re focusing on the manual handling issues faced by delivery drivers. What are they and how should you go about addressing them?
Published 17.12.2007
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
When one of your drivers refused to deliver an item because they considered it was too heavy, the customer objected, and so did your sales manager. How could this situation have been avoided?
Published 06.10.2008
A load that’s too heavy for your forklift truck has arrived at your site. How should you go about unloading it and what steps can you take to prevent a similar problem in the future?
Published 09.11.2009
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
You’ve hit a busy period and despite extra staff, could do with more help in your warehouse. The work isn’t heavy, so you’re tempted to ask some less busy staff to help out. What liability issues
should you consider first?
Published 25.04.2005
Recently, one of your suppliers has started loading far more onto their trailers than previously agreed, making the deliveries unsafe to unload. Who would be liable in the event of an accident and
how can you address the problem?
Published 12.09.2005
Recently, some of your delivery drivers have reported that they fear for their safety when they have to deliver goods to certain neighbourhoods. How seriously should you take these claims and what
can you do to reduce the risks?
Published 19.05.2008
A recent court case involved a company whose fork lift driver was seriously injured when a cabinet fell on him. How did the accident happen and what steps could have been taken to prevent it?
Published 31.01.2012
Water coolers are becoming an increasingly common sight in the workplace. They aren’t an obvious safety hazard, but there are more risks associated with them than you may realise. What are they and
how can you reduce them?
Published 26.04.2006