Liam Jones
Founder, Pilla App
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Learn about manual handling safety, and how to build it into your health and safety system with Pilla and AI.
Join Liam Jones, founder of Pilla and a qualified food safety consultant, for a session on manual handling.
Understand
Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common causes of workplace absence and long-term health problems. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to identify all manual handling operations, assess the risks, and implement control measures.
Manual handling should be avoided where reasonably practicable. Where avoidance is not possible, mechanical means such as trolleys and lifting aids should be used to reduce injury risk. Assessments must be documented for all pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and supporting activities, considering the task, the load, the working environment, and the individual's capability.
Training must cover recognised handling techniques, including proper lifting posture, load assessment, and when to ask for help. Control measures must be monitored for effectiveness, and employees should be encouraged to report any health issues such as back pain or muscle strain so they can be investigated promptly.
Apply
See how manual handling fits into your wider health and safety management system in Pilla. We walk through how to build this into your system so that your team has clear processes, accountability, and a documented trail that proves compliance.
Automate
Learn how AI can speed up this process and connect Pilla to your other tools, giving you a much more joined up system across your business.
Bring your questions, we'll be answering them live throughout.