Would a training course help sort out bad practice in manual handling in my workplace?
Although training is an important component in proper risk management, it should not be assumed that the provision of training alone will ensure safe manual handling. This should be supplemented with appropriate monitoring and review of procedures to measure the effectiveness of the training. The need to report problems, whether they are unsafe working conditions or accidents, will need to be reinforced by good supervision outside the formal part of any training . An employer has a legal obligation under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, to ensure that employees are provided with health and safety information and training. Further details can be found in the current Manual Handling guidance L23 ISBN 0 7176 2823 – available from HSE Books. HSE cannot advocate any particular company in relation to H&S training. There is no accreditation scheme.
