What you need to know
Many of the injuries in the woodworking and furniture industry are caused during manual handling activities. There is potential for injury present during:
- handling of timber and board material
- machining and assembly
- handling and storage of the finished product, for example roof trusses[1]
Lifting and handling aids can significantly reduce the risk of injury.
What you need to do
Manual handling assessment chart
HSE has developed the manual handling assessment chart (MAC)[2] to help employers assess manual handling operations. Employers need to identify high-risk operations before deciding on the most appropriate control solutions.