Hoists, Cranes and Lifts

Hoists, Cranes and Lifts

Hoists, Cranes and Lifts can be found in any workplace, In the workplace, there are lots of other machines that could potentially cause harm. These can be small mobile hoists to tower cranes on a building site or a lift in an office. Other examples covered in this section include: • Ropes and pulleys • […]

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Manual Handling regulations

Manual Handling Regulations

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 Work act states that every employer shall as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure the […]

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Why we need to lift correctly

We need to make sure we always move correctly. We want not only to avoid hurting ourselves but we also want to avoid hurting others. Keep close, bend down, back straight, chin up and lift the load. Make sure the load is secure at all times. Look at easier ways of moving a load, maybe break […]

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Motorised Lifting Aids

Motorised Lifting Aids are products in the workplace like forklifts and other motorised lifting aids that are designed to move loads safely. It may seem an easy thing to use them yourself if the usual operator is not available. There are special rules and in some cases like forklift trucks, you must have a current […]

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