Workplace transport doesn't only involve vehicles. You almost certainly move things by hand as well. You may also use lifting equipment.Both lifting and manual handling must be included in your health and safety risk assessment. See our guide on risk assessment - an overview.
Manual handling is a major cause of injuries in UK businesses - many workers suffer back problems or other injuries. Where possible you should avoid the need for manual handling, eg by providing appropriate equipment. Read information on managing back pain in the workplace on the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website - Opens in a new window.
If manual handling is unavoidable, you should assess and minimise the risks. Training employees in correct handling techniques can help reduce injuries and the number of days taken off as a consequence. See our guide on how to ensure employees' safety when lifting and carrying.To help minimise the risk of lifting equipment causing injury you should ensure it is:strong, stable and suitable for the job ,positioned to minimise the risk of it or its load falling on anyone,marked with safety information,regularly inspected and maintained.
Anyone using the equipment should be properly trained and any failure of lifting equipment should also be reported. See our guide on how to record and report an accident or incident.To help identify high-risk workplace manual handling .
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