You want to carry out some manual handling training, but in your experience most courses involve carrying empty boxes and don’t relate to your operations. Is this OK, and if not, what should your
training cover?
Published 11.01.2007
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
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
When an employee suffered an injury during a manual handling operation the HSE showed an interest. The result was a large fine plus costs. So what could the company have done to prevent it?
Published 20.10.2008
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
Research has shown that systems used for waste collections may be to blame for causing long-term illness amongst workers in the waste and recycling sector. What are the conclusions of this latest
study?
Published 05.04.2019
To help you to manage the risk assessment process associated with manual handling activities, we’ve developed a new tool. How does it work and when should you use it?
Published 29.03.2010
Although working in an office doesn’t usually require staff to complete strenuous manual handling tasks, there could be some, for example moving boxes of paper, water cooler bottles, etc. How should
you manage them?
Published 08.11.2012
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
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