This video of a risk assessment case study shows a worker loading drums onto shelves in chemical store. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.

This guide presents findings on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among Irish farmers and on the impact of such injuries, describes the main risk factors for back injury, explains how to manage these risks when planning work activities on the farm, and suggests ways of organising work...

This information sheet focuses on risk-reduction measures for systems of work used for the manual handling of glazing units from a storage area on site to the point of installation.

This guide has been put together as an introduction to the management of manual handling in the construction sector. The main objectives of the guide are: To present the business case for managing the hazard of manual handling in construction To outline briefly the legislation that relates to manual...

This guide gives practical information on actions that can be taken to prevent and manage Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.

The Financial Services sector employs 106,400 people in Ireland (HSA Statistics Report 2009). The nature of work in the financial services sector requires employees to work at computer workstations as a significant part of their normal work. There is a need to ensure that employees are protected...

This video of a risk assesment case study shows maintenance staff manually handle a machine part during a routine maintenance operation. It points out the risks and gives a solution for the problems showed.