The UK legislative framework addressing MSDs has been in place for nearly 40 years, and the policy approach is to inform and enable employers, encouraging them to address risks. The strategy under discussion is the latest in a series of initiatives stretching back 20 years. MSDs are addressed under...

The film shows the most important lifting and carrying techniques in a simple and understandable way for everyone. Employees learn how they can protect their backs when handling loads. The film is also useful for occupational training and practical instructions at work.

Jeremy, a talented comedian, is confronted with the risks of accidents and vital rules on building sites. He plays various characters: conductor, Batman, inspector, angel or demon (season 1), James Bond (season 2) and trainee (season 3). With a touch of humour, the videos convey serious and vital...

Loading and unloading of vehicles are activities which heighten the chance of workplace injuries. Manual handling includes lifting, but also usually climbing, pushing, and pulling, all of which pose the risk of injury to the back. In many cases there is a lack of the necessary training and tools...

How do you load or unload vehicles in your company? Is manual loading and unloading carried out safely in your company? This checklist provides tips and helps you to manage risk during loading and unloading procedures.

Liberty Mutual has updated the manual material handling tables originally published by Snook in 1978, and by Snook and Ciriello in 1991. The new “Liberty Mutual Manual Materials Handling Tables” provide both the male and female population percentages capable of performing manual material handling...

This manual is intended to help the reader on how to use a risk assessment form. It consists of two fully worked examples for both lifting and carrying as well as pushing and pulling. With these worked out forms and empty forms, the reader should be able to carry out a risk assessment with these...