Frequently asked questions
- I have to carry heavy stuff all the time and I've been fine up until now, surely I don't need the training?
- Is it the employer or the employee's responsibility to make sure that they are not lifting too much?
- What is the correct lifting technique?
- What weight can I lift alone?
- What is the law surrounding manual handling?
- What is a manual handling operation defined as?
- How many people a year are injured by manual handling accidents?
- Who should undertake risk assessments in the workplace?
- What is the power zone?
- What are TILE and LITE?
Documents & other resources
A 12 step poster for your workplace…
A 12 step poster for your workplace…
The Golden Rules of Manual Handling
This guide shows the 3 golden rules that anyone should follow when it comes to manual handling. Test the weight of the object, find a stable position and use your legs when lifting.
Posture Reminder
We have created this desktop wobble reminder to maintain a neutral posture. This should sit on your desk as a memory aid to maintain a good posture to relieve stress on your muscles, tendons, nerves a
Posture Guide
This Posture Guide shows the awkward and neutral postures that you can have with your back, hands and shoulders. Awkward postures can sometimes cause damage or discomfort to your muscles.
LITE Assessment Reminder
This poster can be used around your workplace to remind people who are carrying out manual handling tasks to assess the load, individual, task and environment.
LITE Assessment Breakdown
This guide will show you how to assess your manual handling task. How to break it down into each section and what questions you should ask yourself within each section.
Powerzone Chart
The Powerzone chart contains guidelines for lifting and lowering safely. Working within the guidelines reduces the risk, but does not guarantee your complete safety.
