INDG Series 398 Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids?
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Frequent and heavy lifting and handling can cause back injuries. However using lifting and handling aids can remove or reduce that risk and keep workers healthy and at work. This document is aimed at managers, employees and their representatives and others involved in the selection of lifting and handling aids.
Document History
Superseded by INDG398(rev1), published October 2013 - produced October 2013. This is a web version of leaflet INDG398, reprinted 01/12 - produced January 2012.
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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