Boss Training, one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace health and safety training, is celebrating a major milestone.

A taxi boss in Chorley has called on the council to close “a very dangerous training gap” after a driver was suspended following a near-miss with an electric wheelchair.

Abstract: This study introduces a novel lightweight elbow joint exoskeleton designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of industrial workers engaged in manual handling tasks. Our design leveraged a ...

Pulling, pushing and incorrectly lifting and carrying heavy tools, equipment, bags of feed or fertiliser can lead to severe muscle strain as can repetitive tasks. Photo: unknown According to the New ...

Manual handling remains a significant safety concern in the logistics sector. The movement of goods, especially between levels within a warehouse or distribution centre, creates daily risks for ...

Almost everyone on campus is involved in manual handling at some stage in their working week - so this course is for you. This course is designed to provide you with the skills, advice and information ...

Manual handling refers to any activity requiring the use of force by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or restrain something. Putting boxes on shelves, painting, gardening, cleaning, writing ...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) — back injuries, sprains and strains — among workers have long been identified as a serious problem, and considerable improvements have been made in many industries.

Iva Pluhackova, head of operations and standards at IATA, explains what is new in the latest edition of the Airport Handling Manual (AHM). Iva Pluhackova, head of operations and standards at IATA, ...

1 - What is manual handling training in aged care? In aged care, both residential aged care and community aged care, all workers need to be skilled in safe manual handling practices. Subscribe for ...

Manual handling is an integral part of many jobs, especially in industries such as construction, logistics, and healthcare. It involves tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects, ...

Abstract: The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a common issue in many occupations involving manual handling activities. In order to aid manual workers in reducing the burden on ...