Manual handling

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Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in the workplace and injuries caused in this way can often have severe and long-term effects.

There are numerous regulatory requirements relating to manual handling. It is therefore very important that you manage manual handling risks carefully.

What is manual handling?

Manual handling involves a wide range of handling activities,

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