Manual Handling in Warehouses Toolbox Talk
Use the equipment. Get help. Your back has to last a lifetime
Instant download after purchase
Download links valid for 30 days
- Editable Word format
- Add your company logo
- Attendance register included
Warehouse workers are twice as likely to suffer manual handling injuries as other workers. Repetitive lifting, awkward loads, and time pressure create a perfect storm for back injuries. This toolbox talk covers warehouse-specific risks and practical ways to reduce strain during loading, picking, and handling tasks.
What Your Team Will Learn
- Understand warehouse-specific risks - repetition, awkward loads, height, time pressure
- Use mechanical aids wherever possible - pallet trucks, trolleys, conveyors
- Store heavy items at waist height to minimise bending and reaching
- Team lift heavy or awkward items - don't struggle alone
- Report pain or discomfort early, and tasks that cause problems
What's Covered
Key Topics
- •Why Manual Handling in Warehouses 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
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Employers must assess manual handling risks and reduce them so far as reasonably practicable. This toolbox talk supports your duty to provide information on safe lifting in warehouse environments.
Key Takeaway
“Use the equipment. Get help. Your back has to last a lifetime.”
Want to see the quality first?
Download a free sample toolbox talk to see the format and content style.