Lifting and handling accounts for 22% of workplace injuries in the UK, and is the second-highest cause of injury. Ensure your employees or colleagues are never in any doubt about the safe way to lift heavy objects with our comprehensive manual handling poster.

The poster covers the following topics: 

• Introduction which includes the legislation and types of injuries 

• Employers & Employees - states the duties of both the parties and how to prevent back injuries 

• Conducting a risk assessment in the workplace - includes tasks, loading, the individual and the environment 

• Handling techniques