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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The High Court has considered the case of a nurse who developed chronic pain disorder following an accident at work. What happened and what should managers have done to prevent it?
Published 27.05.2014
The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) has published guidance to assist in the safe manoeuvring of gas cylinders. What’s covered and is it a document you should be using in your training
etc.?
Published 18.05.2020
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