articleAddressing manual handling’s blind spot
INDUSTRY MAY have overhauled practices around manual handling, but critical blind spots that could compromise workplace and worker safety remain, says Richard Cutler.
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newsRemovals company launches workplace safety initiative
SPECIALIST REMOVALS service Johnsons 1871 has launched a new initiative to reduce accidents and promote workforce safety.
articleYour questions answered – June 23
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newsHSE conducts construction site inspections
A SNAPSHOT of good and bad manual-handling practices on construction sites across Great Britain has been revealed in six weeks of inspections.
newsCampaign targets work-related health issue
THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is backing a campaign highlighting the role of psychosocial issues in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
articleRaising the bar
It’s important to involve your whole workforce in the safety of lift truck operations. Laura Nelson explains how to achieve this.
articleLighten the load
Loading bay safety requires a total approach. Wim Zwikker looks at how to run a safe and efficient operation in the changing warehouse and logistics environment.
newsHSE campaign to combat construction aches and pains
LIFTING AND moving heavy objects on construction sites is harming the health of thousands of brickies and builders to such a degree every aspect of their lives is affected.
articleImproving last mile delivery safety
THERE ARE many challenges facing delivery workers, especially the last mile where workers face many challenges. Graham Sharp looks at how to protect staff from risk of injury through manual handling.
newsExperts team up to handle MSDs
NEBOSH AND Great Britain’s health and safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), have partnered to develop a new qualification aimed at preventing one of the main causes of musculoskeletal disorders; manual handling.
