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Document ID (ISN)74785
CIS number 00-352
Year 2000
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG143 (rev.1)
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Getting to grips with manual handling - A short guide for employers
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Apr. 1999. 15p. Illus. 5 ref.
Abstract This booklet aimed at managers of small enterprises explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets best practice approaches to dealing with it. Main topics covered: employer's duties (avoid the need for hazardous manual handling, assess and reduce the risk of injury); mechanical aids; appropriate training and information; good handling techniques; general guidelines for injury risk assessment.
Descriptors (primary) small enterprises; training material; manual handling; manual lifting
Descriptors (secondary) responsibilities of employers; United Kingdom; work posture; training manuals; hand trucks; safe working methods; replaced; safety and health training; safety guides; hazard evaluation
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Small and medium-sized enterprises
OSH training