Free guide to safer manual handling
October 1st 2008 Toyota Material Handling
has published the latest
edition of its guide to safe
manual handling, which
offers employers and
employees guidance on the
safest ways to lift, stack and
move items.
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.toyotaindustries.eu with your
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