Manual work hazards explained to reduce health & safety concerns
When conducting manual work there are definitely some common hazards that can create health and safety incidents in the workplace. If you want to reduce the risk of injury at work for both employees and yourself, then consider some of the most common disorders that occur and how they happen.
Musculoskeletal disorders such as lower back pain, straining injuries, and joint injuries are the most common illnesses in the UK caused by health and safety at work breaches. Repetitive and heavy lifting, twisting and bending, working in an awkward position, and using too much force are just a few of the causes of these disorders. They all have to do with manual handling training. If an individual does not receive correct training through a manual handling training course, there is a higher likelihood of the person sustaining an injury at work.
Musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented by utilising proper tools, equipment, and having proper training for heavy or awkward workloads. Regular breaks and reduction of repetitive tasks will also reduce the chances a person might suffer from an injury.
Winter and Company provides five health and safety courses. One of those courses deals with manual handling training for employers and employees. The course objective is to encourage and develop training confidence in your delegates to ensure they are able to train your staff members in how to handle large, heavy, or awkward items while working for you. Trainees will learn suitable handling techniques to prevent work place accidents. The course is a half day and designed around pro-active measures in the workplace. Being proactive about safety and health training such as manual handling means you are focusing on your employees. It means you respect them enough to ensure you avoid situations where injuries can result, and also avoid any fines that come from workplace incidents.
