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 (a catch-all phrase that refers to any lifting, lowering, filling, emptying, or carrying that is done by manpower alone) can be quite dangerous, particularly if the loads involved are extremely heavy. The risks involved with these task means that injuries are common when the correct health and safety measures aren't followed. Of course, it's hard to avoid these tasks altogether, so here are three top tips for staying safe whilst carrying out any manual handling task in the workplace:
Our first manual handling tip is to fill out a manual handling assessment form before you start. These forms encourage workers to properly scrutinise the potential risks asociated with a manual handling task; a properly filled-out form will minimise the chance of an accident, and if an accident does occurr, it may help to exonerate the employer from blame by proving that the correct health and safety procedures were followed.
Our second manual handling safety tip is to always label heavy loads appropriately. Using warning labels such as the one shown above will ensure that your employees are aware of dangerously heavy loads before attempting to lift them.
Our final manual handling safety tip is to use the correct safety signs. Putting safety warnings around your workplace (as well as on the loads themselves) will further improve your workforce's knowledge of manual handling safety.
To follow these tips properly you should visit our Manual Handling Safety department now and start improving safety in your workplace!
