Minimise Manual Handling Risks This Festive Season

The run-up to Christmas can be especially busy for those who work in haulage and distribution.

From people lifting heavy parcels around warehouses to delivery drivers moving products across the country, workers in this industry are vulnerable to the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling.

The HSE’s step-by-step guide to manual handling at work should help you minimise these risks. 

They also have advice for users and suppliers of agency/temporary workers, as many of these are specifically employed for the festive period.