Manual Handling Toolbox Talk
Protect your team from the most common workplace injury
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Manual handling injuries account for over a third of all workplace injuries, with back problems causing millions of lost working days each year. This toolbox talk covers the correct lifting techniques and planning that can prevent these entirely avoidable injuries.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Apply the hierarchy: Avoid, Assess, Reduce
- Recognise risk factors including load weight, awkward postures and repetition
- Use correct lifting technique - bend knees, not back, keep load close
- Know when to use mechanical aids or request help
- Report pain or discomfort early before injuries worsen
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Manual Handling matters - statistics and real-world impact
- •Legal requirements - employer and employee duties under UK law
- •Key hazards and risk factors to recognise
- •Common mistakes to avoid
- •Warning signs to watch for and report
- •Do's and Don'ts quick reference guide
- •Discussion questions for team engagement
What's Included
- Comprehensive 2-page toolbox talk
- Attendance register with 18 sign-off rows
- Session info table (date, location, presenter, duration)
- Editable Word format - add your logo and customise
- Ready to print and deliver
Regulatory Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Employers must avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess risks that cannot be avoided, and reduce the risk of injury. This toolbox talk supports your legal duty to provide information and training.
Key Takeaway
“If it feels too heavy, it probably is. Get help.”
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