Free manual handling guide
September 1st 2008 Toyota Material Handling has
published the latest edition of its
popular guide to safe manual
handling, which offers both
employers and employees
guidance on the safest ways to lift,
stack and move items in the
workplace.
The latest report from the Health
and Safety Executive (HSE) has
found that there were over 46,000
incidents in the UK where manual
handling tasks caused an injury
that led to a worker being absent
for three days or more. This
represents 41% of all work place
injuries, making manual handling
the most common cause of injury
in the workplace.
The new guide gives simple
rules to remember when handling
loads, recommended lifting weight
guidelines and advice on material
handling equipment that could
help reduce the risk to employees.
Toyota believes the guide will
help employers to ensure they are
meeting their legal obligations to
protect their workforce from injury.
A comprehensive assessment
checklist will help businesses to
measure and assess their current
manual handling practices and
identify areas for improvement.
The guide is available free of
charge by emailing marketing@
uk.toyota-industries.eu with your
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