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
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 published a revised version of its short guide to managing manual handling risks. What has changed this time around and is this guidance something that you should be following?
Published 27.02.2020
When staff reported frequent back pain associated with pulling loads by rope, our subscriber arranged for some measurements to be taken. What did they find, and should you follow suit?
Published 08.06.2021
If your staff have duties which involve significant manual handling, you may need to complete a formal assessment of the task. To identify when you need to put pen to paper, why not use our new
preliminary assessment document?
Published 18.01.2011
If a task may involve significant manual handling, you need to identify the associated risks and set out how it should be completed safely. To do this, why not use our new detailed assessment
document?
Published 14.02.2011
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
An injury incurred whilst handling heavy equipment has been ruled by the High Court to be outside the scope of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Why was this?
Published 02.04.2021
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