The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new research on the principles of good manual handling at work.
The research, conducted by the Institute of Occupational Medicine, aims to revise and improve the HSE’s current guide “Manual handling: guidance on regulations”. Charity BackCare has also used the research to revise its advice book, “BackCare at work: an ergonomic guide to manual handling”.
Margaret Burns, health and safety commissioner, said: “The ability to handle loads safely is one of a number of issues that must be addressed if manual handling injuries are to be avoided.”
The study includes revised principles on lifting with both hands that takes place in front of and close to the body.
HSE research reports can be viewed at www.hse.gov.uk/research/index/htm
