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Manual Handling is an activity we all undertaken daily, whether it involves lifting heavy boxes, moving equipment or using a fire extinguisher there is a risk of injury if care is not taken. Here are some practical tips, for safe manual handling. Action Points In the following notes a basic lifting operation is taken as … Read more

One of the most common injuries in the workplace are sprains and strains. They occur due to pulling, pushing or over exerting yourself during the manual handling. There is damage to the soft tissue in the body, which often doesn’t recover, which include damage to muscles, tendons, ligaments, spinal discs, veins and arteries Main Points … Read more

Ladders provide quick access to platforms, balconies, roofs and many other areas that can’t be reached by stairways. For many, the use of ladders is part of a daily routine and their hazards can sometimes be overlooked. Portable, extension and fixed ladders must be inspected before each use to make sure the ladder is in … Read more

Using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a car causes you to take your eyes, hands and mind off the road. Even if this is only for a split second (and it rarely is) the consequences can be severe. A lot of people kid themselves that because they are so good at multi-tasking, there’s … Read more

It happens each year, snow, ice, wind, rain and fog. But each year it comes as asurprise with road traffic accidents and an increase in slips trips and falls in andaround the workplace. With care and forward planning these accidents can beavoided. Being outside in adverse weather brings changed conditions that needextra consideration. Not so … Read more

Electric Pallet jacks make quick work of moving loads around the workplace.Pallet jacks protect your back from strains and injuries by moving heavy andawkward loads and objects that would be unsafe to lift manually, but, as with anypowered tool, if used improperly, electric pallet jacks can become a safety liability. Main Points Watch for coworkers … Read more

Forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles are the mainstay of movingmaterials in the industry. Their safe operation is key which is why standards fortraining and evaluation of drivers can be so stringent. Second to operationalsafety, load stability is probably the second most important factor to ensure thesafe moving of materials with this equipment. Main Points … Read more