You’ve identified that your delivery driver carries out the most manual handling operations of all your staff. What can you learn from a major high street retailer who, when faced with the same
problem, spent a lot of time and effort on it?
Published 19.06.2006
One of your employees has requested a “netbook” instead of a normal size laptop. Apparently, it does the same job, but is lighter and easier to carry around. But does its size create other safety
issues you need to deal with?
Published 03.12.2009
Although a laptop computer isn’t the most dangerous piece of kit, there are risks associated with its use. So to ensure you’ve managed everything accordingly, why not use our new risk assessment and
checklist?
Published 10.09.2010
Your IT man has informed you that he intends to purchase laptops instead of desktop PCs in future. He says that it will allow your staff to work flexibly for minimal extra cost. But are there safety
issues as a result of his decision?
Published 29.01.2007
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
If your staff work in a busy warehouse, research completed for the HSE might be of interest to you. What were the results of the study and are there any issues that you really should address?
Published 28.08.2014
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
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
The HSE has launched a free to download tool to help businesses carry out risk assessments for repetitive tasks. Using it should help in the prevention of upper limb disorders. How does it work and
should you use it?
Published 23.04.2010