More often than not, the jobs we have and the places we work require us to do the same thing over and over again. We come to work, perform our duties, and then leave to do the same the next working day.However, this can lead to some medical issues, especially if the job requires physical movement or strain. Even having to carry a light load can lead to physical ailments if loads are not handled correctly. However, manual handling training can help employees understand how certain physical injuries can happen as well as how to prevent them.  Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are injuries affecting a person’s ability to
Read more · 5 min read“Mental health awareness week will be taking place from 9th to 15th May 2022â€Nearly 500 people are severely affected by mental health illness, according to a study and an overwhelming majority of 88% said that the major cause of the widespread issue in England is due to the discrimination towards people affected by mental health. Although the levels of mental health problems have increased over the last few years, some people are still living with severe mental health. And so, mental health awareness week this year, we can talk about this. The mental health awareness week is the annual opportunity for everyone to focus on talking about and achieving good mental
Read more · 4 min readWorking at height remains the key reason for major fatalities and injuries. Some of the most common causes include falls from a ladder or fragile surfaces. It is vital to take health and safety seriously in today’s workplaces.According to a study from Unison, an average of 50 workplace fatalities occurs every year and a major cause of these accidents or incidents occurs due to working at height.It presents a variety of hazards for workers that would not typically be found when working at ground level and it has increased the chances of death or other severe injuries.Therefore, it is vital to ensure that employers conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify
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