The UK HSE has recently updated its INDG 270 guidance document.
Supplying new machinery - A short guide to the law and your responsibilities when supplying machinery for use at work. The leaflet can help you if you are supplying machinery for use at work. It explains the main health and safety requirements of the UK law and what you can do in practice to meet them.
Click here > INDG 270
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Tuesday 25 October 2011
HSE Guidance on Manual Handling Assessment Charts
This is a useful recent release / updated Industrial Guidance Document (INDG 383) by the UK Health and Safety Executive.
Click here > INDG 383 Manual handling assessment charts
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including manual handling injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK and their prevention is a priority for HSC/E. It is important to remember that:
> things can be done to prevent MSDs;
> preventative measures are cost-effective;
> you cannot prevent all MSDs, so early reporting of symptoms, proper treatment and suitable rehabilitation is essential.
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Click here > INDG 383 Manual handling assessment charts
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including manual handling injuries, are the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK and their prevention is a priority for HSC/E. It is important to remember that:
> things can be done to prevent MSDs;
> preventative measures are cost-effective;
> you cannot prevent all MSDs, so early reporting of symptoms, proper treatment and suitable rehabilitation is essential.
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HSE Guidance on Best use of Lifting and Handling Aids
This is a useful recent release / updated Industrial Guidance Document (INDG 398) by the UK Health and Safety Executive.
Click here > INDG 398 Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?
Frequent and heavy lifting and handling can cause back injuries. But using lifting and handling aids can remove or reduce that risk and keep workers healthy and at work.
This guidance is intended for managers, employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids.
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Click here > INDG 398 Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?
Frequent and heavy lifting and handling can cause back injuries. But using lifting and handling aids can remove or reduce that risk and keep workers healthy and at work.
This guidance is intended for managers, employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids.
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HSE Guidance for new and expectant mothers who work
This is a useful recent release / updated Industrial Guidance Document (INDG 373) by the UK Health and Safety Executive.
Click here > INDG 373 A guide for new and expectant mothers who work
This guide helps answer some of the questions you may have about continuing to work while pregnant or about returning to work after giving birth. In particular, it sets out what action you need to take and what action your employer should take to protect your health and safety and that of your child.
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Click here > INDG 373 A guide for new and expectant mothers who work
This guide helps answer some of the questions you may have about continuing to work while pregnant or about returning to work after giving birth. In particular, it sets out what action you need to take and what action your employer should take to protect your health and safety and that of your child.
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HSE Guidance on working VDUs
This is a useful recent release / updated Industrial Guidance Document (INDG 36) by the UK Health and Safety Executive.
Click here > INDG 36 Working with VDUs
This leaflet is a guide for people who work with visual display units (VDUs), and their employers. It:
■■ answers questions that are most often asked about VDUs and health;
■■ gives a summary of the law on VDU work (the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992), and outlines what employers and employees should do to comply;
■■ suggests some simple adjustments that users can make to workstations and screens to make them more comfortable and easy to use; and
■■ explains how employers and users can get further advice.
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Click here > INDG 36 Working with VDUs
This leaflet is a guide for people who work with visual display units (VDUs), and their employers. It:
■■ answers questions that are most often asked about VDUs and health;
■■ gives a summary of the law on VDU work (the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992), and outlines what employers and employees should do to comply;
■■ suggests some simple adjustments that users can make to workstations and screens to make them more comfortable and easy to use; and
■■ explains how employers and users can get further advice.
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HSE Guidance on Manual Handling
This is a useful recent release / updated Industrial Guidance Document (INDG 143) by the UK Health and Safety Executive
Click here > INDG 143 Getting to grips with manual handling
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations. But the general principles are relevant to all workplaces, whatever their size. Avoiding injuries from manual handling makes sound business sense.
Click here > INDG 143 Getting to grips with manual handling
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations. But the general principles are relevant to all workplaces, whatever their size. Avoiding injuries from manual handling makes sound business sense.
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Wednesday 1 June 2011
TIRA v3 Released
Version 3 of the risk management software released.
TIRA v3 is now a One Stop Shop company risk assessment tool covering the following risk assessment activities;
01 Task Activity Breakdown,
02 Tasked Based Risk Assessments,
03 Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessments,
04 Manual Handling Risk Assessments,
05 Work Equipment Risk Assessments,
06 Workplace Risk Assessments,
07 Fire Risk Assessments,
08 Hazardous Substances (chemical) Risk Assessments,
09 Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessments,
10 First Aid Risk Assessments
Follow the links to download to try a copy free.
TIRA v3 is now a One Stop Shop company risk assessment tool covering the following risk assessment activities;
01 Task Activity Breakdown,
02 Tasked Based Risk Assessments,
03 Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessments,
04 Manual Handling Risk Assessments,
05 Work Equipment Risk Assessments,
06 Workplace Risk Assessments,
07 Fire Risk Assessments,
08 Hazardous Substances (chemical) Risk Assessments,
09 Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessments,
10 First Aid Risk Assessments
Follow the links to download to try a copy free.
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