Industrial injury statistics consistently reveal that back injury is the most common type of accident affecting workers in the UK. Back injury and other associated manual handling injuries result in high levels of absenteeism and unproductive working environments.
It is a common perception among employers that those who hurt themselves in manual handling operations have only themselves to blame, but to what extent is that perception correct? As an employer you are required by law to provide safe equipment and premises for your employees but it is the correct use of these facilities that is key to ensuring the safety of those workers. Litigation is now a common route for employees in the UK that feel they have suffered an injury at work that could have been avoided. This is tremendously expensive for employers that have to defend themselves and can result in costly pay-outs to injured parties.
To help you and your employees cope with the challenges associated with manual handling, FIRA offers tailored made training courses that will ensure that injury is avoided and that the commercial success of the company is not threatened.
This course can be delivered in-house.
For further information on the course or to book your place please contact Catherine Boyd on 01438 777 784 or
Who should attend:
Staff & managers that handle goods in the workplace or those required to learn the risks involved
