How is a Manual Handling Risk Assessment Carried Out?
Our related Courses The term ‘manual handling’ refers to the process of an employee transporting or supporting something. This could mean lifting something, putting something down, pushing, pulling or carrying something – if something is being moved, then it is being manually handled. The nature of how things can be moved means that it can […]
Examples of Manual Handling Injuries
Related Courses Manual handling is the process of an employee moving or supporting something. This could mean lifting something, putting something down, or pushing, pulling, and carrying something. The nature of how loads are moved means that there are potential risks involved, predominantly in the form of injury to the employee, which is why it […]
What is the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999 has become a principal piece of UK legislation, and is a key part of the attempt to enforce the health and safety movement in the UK. MHSWR was created to supplement and reinforce the importance of health and safety which was first highlighted in […]
What is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is one of the most prominent pieces of legislation used in the UK to establish regulations relating to health and safety in the workplace. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the responsible body for enforcing the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, ensuring it […]
What is the Effect of Lead in Water on Water Safety?
Water safety is essential in the home as well as in the workplace, to ensure that we do not expose ourselves to water-borne bacteria that can cause fatal diseases. The problem with lead in water systems is that it will allow lead to build up within the body and this can have adverse effects on mental development, […]
What is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002?
Related Courses The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) is the UK legislation which deals with the handling of hazardous substances in the workplace. Through conducting a risk assessment, compliance with COSHH can be much easier as these assessments will allow employers to identify where the hazardous substances are and how to subsequently […]
What is Legionella?
Legionella is a type of bacteria which causes diseases, known under the collective term as Legionellosis. The most commonly known disease which is caused by Legionella is Legionnaires’ disease, as it is potentially fatal and can infect a large range of people. Legionella is found in water systems, whether this is natural water reservoirs such […]
What is Legionella Risk Assessment?
A risk assessment is the health and safety requirement imposed upon all UK businesses and organisations. One must be carried out within the workplace to take into consideration every possible risk which may arise. Legionella bacteria is found within water systems, and the majority of organisations contain water systems, whether this is to provide drinking water […]
What are the Legal Duties to Control Legionella?
As an employer, health and safety is of the utmost important when it comes to the safety of all employees, work associates and customers. With regard to the control of legionella within the workplace, UK health and safety legislation has set out certain provisions and guidelines to help employers comply with their legal duties. The […]