Manual Handling
It is estimated that about 37% of all over-three-day injuries reported each year
to HSE, and local authorities, are caused by manual handling incidents.
Therefore, avoiding all manual-handling injuries makes sound business sense as failure
to do so can cost a company money. In our litigious culture, encouraged by the high
profile ‘no win - no fee’ companies, injured individuals may pursue compensation
claims using up a lot of your management time, and potentially resulting in higher
business insurance premiums. You may also find yourself paying additional salaries
for staff required to cover for the injured employee, as well as possible recruitment
fees if they do not return to work.
All organisations have a duty to protect employees from injury from manual handling
activities and this is outlined in The Manual Handling Operations (MHO) Regulations
1992. Manual handling is defined as ‘any transporting or supporting of a load and
includes the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof
by hand or by bodily force’.
Typically caused by heavy manual labour, poor posture and excessive repetition of
movement can be important factors in the onset of injuries and can exacerbate previous
existing injuries. It is therefore important to ensure that suitable procedures
are in place to prevent any future injuries.
To ensure that your organisation is complying with the regulations, Citation plc
will provide you with a dedicated health and safety consultant who will inspect
your premises/worksite and advise you on the risks associated with your business,
and will provide help and assistance to enable you to implement all necessary control
measures. The health and safety consultant will visit you on an annual basis throughout
your contract to ensure that all the control measures are being followed.
We currently provide fixed cost compliance solutions for over 6,000 clients across the UK.
Operating throughout the UK, Citation is the UK’s leading provider of Health & Safety and Employment Law compliance solutions.
Citation is proud of its contribution towards the creation of a safe and fair business environment, whilst at the same time relieving the burden of regulatory compliance from its clients.
If you would like to arrange for one of our local Business Development Managers to explain how our services can safeguard your business, please click on the "Call Me Back" button to arrange an appointment.