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Manual handling

Lifting and carrying - what's the problem?

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy loads incorrectly can result in serious injury

Preventing manual handling injuries - fact sheet

This fact sheet identifies the dangers and risks from manual handling in farming and offers recommendations to help avoid accidents and injuries

Preventing manual handling injuries on farms - guidelines

Information to help reduce the risk of injuries from manual handling on farms by providing practical guidance on how to manage hazards

Preventing manual handling injuries

This ACOP sets out a process that may be used to identify, assess and control the hazards associated with manual handling.

Manual handling in manufacturing

Specific advice and well-illustrated examples of how manual handling injuries can be avoided in the manufacturing industry

Moving and handling people in the healthcare industry

Moving and Handling People in the Healthcare Industry is aimed at PCBUs in healthcare, and aims to clarify their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). It also provides advice on building and maintaining robust moving and handling systems as an integrated part of their larger health and safety management systems.