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Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Bulletin No 616

19 April 2018

Manual Handling

Please see enclosed a safety alert regarding a manual handling injury that was shared with us by CBRE.

The latest HSE statistics show that there were 14276 over 7 day accidents in 2016/17 caused by
handling, lifting or carrying. The labour force survey estimates that 507,000 workers suffered a work-
related musculoskeletal disorder, resulting in 8.9 millions working days lost. This highest rate of
injuries is in the construction industry.

Musculoskeletal disorders by affected area, 2016/17 (source: HSE)

When lifting or handling any object, always follow your manual handling training and JSA. Carry out a
Last Minute Risk Assessment. Where possible use mechanical aids to lift/move the object. Assess the
weight of the load before attempting to lift anything. If you are unsure, do not attempt to lift it and
contact your line manager.

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Ultimately, your safety is in your hands – but we will do all we can to keep you well informed!