Construction News recently reported that the UK construction industry can expect to see an increase in inspections in the coming months.
The checks carried out by the Health and Safety Executive are expected to focus on proper moving and handling of construction materials. Do you feel confident that your site is doing everything it can to protect the safety of your people?
Follow our 4 steps to safer manual handling to support the safety of your team :
1) Exclusion zones:
Reduce risk of injury, by physically preventing site workers from entering hazardous zones. By keeping workers at a safe distance, the risk of being hit by moving parts or debris is greatly reduced:
Always ensure your team are using appropriate equipment for manual handling. These tools are designed to help workers lift, move, and transport heavy loads without putting undue strain on their bodies.
Wear appropriate PPE to increase visibility and prevent injury. You should consider minimizing risk as a first priority and should not primarily rely on PPE to protect your team:
Communicate effectively with all workers on the site. Safety procedures should be clearly communicated and reinforced regularly. Workers should be encouraged to report any safety concerns or issues they observe.
1) Exclusion zones:
2) Material movement:
3) PPE:
4) Communication:
