Manual handling in the workplace is the second largest cause of non-fatal workplace injures making up 17% in 22/23 (1). Manual handling can lead to a number of injuries, most notably musculoskeletal injuries– injuries and conditions that can cause pain to the back, joints and limbs. The Manual Handlings Regulations 1992 set out a clear […]
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Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls at Work
Any workplace can carry the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Causing 40 percent of all reported major injuries per year, they are the most common cause of injury at work, and cost employers over £500m per year. Keep reading to learn how to prevent slips, trips, and falls in your workplace. What is the […]