Handling articles with sharp edges causes as many as a third of all accidents in engineering workshops. Your workers need to be trained how to use the control measures in place. Gloves and other measures should be enforced where a risk assessment indicates a need for them.

The PPE provided to workers must be correctly tested and certified to meet the appropriate standard. Non-approved PPE must never be used as it contravenes safety legislation and could be dangerous to use. 🛡️ Use BSIF Registered Safety Suppliers 🛡️ #rsss #checkselectprotect

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More than 20% of injuries in tree work are MSD-related. The cost of absence can be serious for any tree work business. Look out for the early symptoms: 🟣 Poor posture 🟣 Muscular tightness 🟣 Joint stiffness 🟣 Restricted range of movement 🟣 Persistent pain and twinges

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Employers must protect workers from the risks of MSDs being caused or made worse by work. MSDs include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs. Early reporting of symptoms, proper treatment and suitable rehabilitation are essential.

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Personal protective equipment must be properly looked after and stored when not in use. If reusable, it must be cleaned and kept in good condition. Use the correct replacement parts, follow the manufacturer’s replacement schedule, and keep replacement PPE available for workers.

The parts of the body most likely to be affected by MSDs are: 🟡 the lower back 🟡 shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands, as well as the neck 🟡 the hips, legs, knees, ankles and feet Employers: Remember that workers can have different kinds of MSDs at the same time.

Employers: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require you to assess the risks to the health and safety of your workers. Where this identifies hazardous manual handling of loads, you should also comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

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While other safety controls are essential, PPE remains a vital line of defence when risks cannot be eliminated. But PPE isn’t just about compliance - it’s about keeping people well, engaged and performing at their best. 🔗 ow.ly/VASw50VElhH

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Employers: If handling loads at your workplace cannot be avoided, consider whether the operations can be automated or mechanised to eliminate the manual part of the handling. The best time to make decisions about this is when plant or systems of work are being designed.

Do your site rules for the safe use of vehicles include the following? 🔷 speed limits 🔷 reversing procedures (is a banksman required?) 🔷 consideration of risks from other vehicles & pedestrians Do site transport routes have good surfaces and no obstructions or blind spots?

Reminder: Forklifts must be suitable for the tasks required of them and be properly maintained. Drivers should only operate forklifts that they are trained and authorised to use. Untrained drivers often cause accidents. Give your forklift operators enough time to do the tasks.

Fit testing must be done by a competent person. #fit2fit

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