Musculoskeletal disorders
Manual handling at work
Manual handling overview
Protect your workers from the risk of manual handling injuries in the workplace
Avoid hazardous manual handling
Redesign the task to avoid moving the load by automating or mechanising
Assess manual handling
Consider the task, the load, the working environment and individual capability
Reduce the risk of injury
Provide mechanical help, change the task, load and environment, ensure people lift safely
Training
Provide training about the risks from manual handling and how to avoid them
Manual handling - The law
Find out more about the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Working safely with display screen equipment
Simple guidance on DSE
Protect your workers from health risks
Good posture
Practical tips for employers and workers
Working from home
Protect your home workers
Musculoskeletal disorders in detail
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