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Manual handling is a common task in many workplaces across the UK. However, poor manual handling techniques can lead to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, which can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of employees. According to the…
The health and social care sector in the UK is an essential industry that provides care and support for vulnerable members of society. However, it is also a sector that involves a significant amount of manual handling tasks, which can…
Every year, The Heath and Safety Executive releases its annual report, containing a summary of the year’s statistics. The source of all the information you’re about to read is the HSE’s website (www.hse.gov.uk) 1.4 million working people suffering from a…
The average annual number of workers killed at work over the past five years (2013/14-2017/18) is 141. Though only a small increase, with the current health and safety culture we’d have expected a drop in this figure. What can we…
The United Kingdom is a country that prioritises the safety and health of its citizens, including those who work in various industries. Workplace safety is an essential aspect of the UK’s economy, and the government is keen on ensuring that…
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is a UK regulation that requires employers to report certain types of workplace incidents to the Health and Safety Executive. These incidents include work-related accidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences. According…
The Health and Safety Executive use the term “competent person” when they describe people involved in health and safety. The HSE defines a competent person as: “You must get help from a competent person to enable you to meet the requirements of…
Declaration of Conformity certificates are required on most new products must be supplied to end users which must relate to the particular product placed on the market. The contents of this document are stated on the HSE website and they…
Enforcement of Health and Safety regulations is carried out to ensure compliance. An employer must ensure they comply with all the relevant rules and regulations. An employee makes sure they follow the rules and regulations of the company. The HSE’s…
Manual Handling regulations are set out in The Health and Safety at Work Act, the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations and under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, which was amended in 2002. The Health and Safety at…
