Warehouses can present a wide range of ergonomic challenges. If these risks are not identified and managed effectively, they can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), discomfort and [...]

Warehousing combines a wide range of workplace hazards, from transport and slips and trips to manual handling and musculoskeletal risks. Regular risk assessments are therefore key to protecting [...]

As an employer, you’re legally obligated to put “reasonably practicable” measures in place to protect your employees during manual handling tasks. But what this entails may not be immediately [...]

Peter Kinselley and Claudia Calder look at the health and safety challenges of the new flexible working environment. Specifically, what are the risk factors related to flexible working? The [...]

Our businesses are literally built on the backs of our workers. Understand employer responsibilities when it comes to back pain at work. Backcare Awareness week offers the health and safety […]

Claudia Calder Incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work [1].  It causes work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which account for over a third of […]

In a perfect world we would be able to divide all employees into separate groups and devise health and safety protection that fits their roles perfectly. The production operators would […]