Heavy Lifting can be very hazardous to your workforce if done incorrectly. If you lift a heavy object carelessly you could end up pulling muscles or you could even suffer long-term damage to your back or upper limbs. 75% of injuries caused by manual lifting can be avoided if workers have been trained and shown how to lift safely. Here at Label Source we have a range of Manual Lifting Safety Signs that help to educate workers and minimise the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.

All of our lifting safety signs will help your workers comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, which refer to the lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, or supporting of heavy loads. Our range of manual lifting signs reminds employees to follow correct procedures when they're lifting heavy loads. Some of these procedures are correct lifting, seeking assistance where appropriate and following correct lifting guidelines. Failing these regulations could result in severe injuries, as well as damaged goods if these loads are dropped.

Here are a few examples of the Manual Lifting Safety Signs we supply here at Label Source:

Two Person Lifting is required

These are two person lifting safety signs inform workers when they should require assistance to lift a load due to it being either to heavy or awkward for one individual to carry. These labels come in packs of 100 and are made from self-adhesive vinyl with a clear polyester laminate. These labels are available in two sizes - 25mm x 50mm or 50mm x 100mm - are waterproof, chemical and abrasion resistant. 

Lift Correctly Symbol and Text Safety Sign

This safety sign reminds workers to adopt a safe lifting technique, to prevent any injuries or accidents from happening. This safety sign is available in two sizes - 150mm x 100mm or 300mm x 200mm - as well as a choice of two materials - Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive vinyl. This safety sign complies with ISO EN 7010 and Safety signs and signals regulations 1996.

Prevention of Injury by Correct Manual Handling Safety Sign 

This safety sign prevents workers from getting injured by outlining what the correct posture is when lifting parcels, packages or other heavy items. This safety sign is only available in rigid plastic but there is a choice of two sizes - 300mm x 200mm or 600mm x 400mm. This safety sign complies with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, ISO 7010 and Signs and Signals Regulations 1996. 

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Manual handling injuries are one of the most common forms of workplace accidents. In 2013/2014 the HSE reported that such injuries were 24% of total reported incidents, and this led to 909,000 lost working days in that period. The type of manual handling injuries included repetitive strain injuries, muscle pulls, sprains and strains, trapped nerves, finger trap wounds, cuts from sharp objects, hernias, upper limb disorders as well as back problems.

Contributory factors involved in leading to such problems involve carrying, pushing or pulling loads result from twisting, stooping or bending, may involve sudden movements, or excessive travel distances, sometimes with inadequate periods for recovery. The loads may be heavy, unbalanced, difficult to grip, or may be sharp, hot or cold.

Other factors which can add to manual handling safety difficulties can include poor workspace layout or working conditions (uneven floors, inadequate lighting or poor ventilation), duration and frequency of lifting action including lengthy time in a fixed posture position, and the condition of awkward loads (such as slippery or unwieldy weights).

While there are high risk industries such as healthcare, construction, agriculture, transport and storage, these lifting actions are commonplace throughout most occupations, although many to a much lesser extent. All industrial sectors must comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 to provide a safe environment for lifting of loads.

Label Source’s range of manual handling signs, notices and labels can assist in drawing attention to good practice to tie in with safe working guidelines, proper on the job training, matching the suitability of the person to the demands of lifting, health screening, job rotation, handling in teams or use of mechanical aids, such as hoists, trolleys, conveyor belts or forklift trucks.