Conduct a Risk Assessment Identify hazardous practices by looking at different factors such as: The task – What does it involve? Can it be changed to be safer/easier? The individual – Are they trained? Do they need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? The load – Is it heavy? Is the load unstable? Are you using the correct equipment for the load? The Environment – Is the floor even? Could the environment change e.g. gust of wind? Risk Assessment Software Pre-programmed assessments including manual handling & fire safety > Click here now Safe Manual Handling Poster Outlines the stages to safe manual handling > Click here now Manual Handling DVD Includes 10 free training booklets and risk assessment forms > Click here now Manual Handling Training Booklet Great teaching aid that includes practical examples and teaches the correct lifting method > Click here now Reduce or Eliminate the Risk Ideally you should eliminate the risk, but where this is not possible work towards reducing the risk. To achieve this you should consider the following: The task – Remove potentially hazardous tasks altogether, e.g. stack heavy boxes at lower levels rather than on high shelves – this would reduce the risk of back injuries and falls. The individual – Train all staff on safe lifting techniques and for any other potentially hazardous tasks that may be involved in. The load – Remove the risk altogether by using equipment, e.g. sack trucks and turntable trucks, to move heavy boxes. The Environment – Keep your workplace tidy to eliminate slip and trip hazards – e.g. fill in pot-holes, mark out pathways, and clean up spills as soon as they happen. Contour Back Support Lumbar pad provides extra support during heavy lifting > Click here now Anti-Slip Knee Pads Takes the strain out of kneeling and prevents slips > Click here now Ergonomic Sack Truck Unique shape makes it easier to load and push heavy items > Click here now Heavy-duty Pallet Truck 2.5 tonne capacity for under £250! > Click here now Top Tips for Manual Handling Push rather than pull whenever you can Use handling aids as much as possible – let the equipment take the strain Take regular breaks to allow your body to recover Don't take short-cuts Don't suffer in silence – report any injuries or problems as early as possible Correct Lifting Sign Remind your staff to use the correct lifting technique > Click here now Wrist Supports Helps reduce repetitive strain injuries from continuous arm movement. > Click here now Ergonomic Platform Truck Ergonomic push handle position and shape provides a comfortable grip > Click here now Scissor Lift Table Takes the strain out of loading/unloading from heights > Click here now In accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Seton is committed to protecting your privacy as a company and individual. If you wish to find out more click here to access our Privacy Policy. Seton is a division of the Brady Corporation Ltd. Registered Office: Brady Corporation Ltd, Wildmere Industrial Estate, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3JU. Brady Corporation Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Company No. 04201763