June 10, 2024
SHP hears from Praxis42 on manual handling risk and best practice for protecting employees at work. Read More
September 18, 2023
Two construction companies have been fined a combined total of £120,000 after a groundworker suffered horrific injuries when heavy drainage pipes fell on top of him. Read More
April 21, 2023
Two construction companies have been sentenced after a worker was hospitalised for nearly two weeks after being struck by a 124kg panel. Read More
February 7, 2023
The Health & Safety processes of retail giant Amazon have come under scrutiny in the US. Read More
January 12, 2023
The HSE has revealed a snapshot of good and bad manual-handling practices on construction sites across Great Britain in six weeks of inspections. Read More
August 29, 2022
'Go on, put your back into it!' Not what you want to hear when it comes to manual handling. Instead, this is an area where investing time in risk assessment and task-specific training are essential when it comes to avoiding people suffering short- or long-term pain. A wide range of technology already exists to avoid or significantly reduce the impact of manual handling; spend the time to investigate what might be suitable for you. Read More
July 6, 2022
As part of its safety processes, Wincanton wanted to be able to give movement training to colleagues whilst on the job so they could learn how they were moving whilst working rather than only in a classroom setting... Read More
July 6, 2022
CFTS issues reminder to businesses about the importance of regular checks for all warehouse equipment. Read More
June 14, 2022
As part of its continuing commitment to raising safety standards across the material handling sector, UKMHA is once again championing the cause of National Forklift Safety Day. Read More
February 21, 2022
A dedicated focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is driving changes that can be applied not just in the workplace, but also at home. Read More