newsIOSH welcomes faster MSD care, urges prevention
IOSH has hailed the UK Government’s plans to speed up treatment and support people with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) back into work, while urging a stronger focus on prevention.
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productStannah Lifts urges action on rising manual handling injuries
STANNAH LIFTS is highlighting the need to enhance workplace safety as the latest data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows that manual handling remains stubbornly high and a primary cause of injury across multiple sectors.
productA safer way to lift 100kg gas cylinders
MANUAL HANDLING injuries remain one of the leading causes of workplace absence in UK industry. Gas cylinders – often weighing up to 100kg – present a persistent risk of musculoskeletal injury, finger crush incidents, and loss of control during lifting onto welding units.
articleAddressing manual handling’s blind spot
INDUSTRY MAY have overhauled practices around manual handling, but critical blind spots that could compromise workplace and worker safety remain, says Richard Cutler.
newsRemovals company launches workplace safety initiative
SPECIALIST REMOVALS service Johnsons 1871 has launched a new initiative to reduce accidents and promote workforce safety.
articleYour questions answered – June 23
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newsHSE conducts construction site inspections
A SNAPSHOT of good and bad manual-handling practices on construction sites across Great Britain has been revealed in six weeks of inspections.
newsCampaign targets work-related health issue
THE INSTITUTION of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is backing a campaign highlighting the role of psychosocial issues in work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
articleRaising the bar
It’s important to involve your whole workforce in the safety of lift truck operations. Laura Nelson explains how to achieve this.
articleLighten the load
Loading bay safety requires a total approach. Wim Zwikker looks at how to run a safe and efficient operation in the changing warehouse and logistics environment.
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