Philip & Son Training Consultants

PSTC is one of Ireland's leading experts in conducting handling risk assessments. We have carried out manual handling risk assessments for local and international companies who have indicated that the manual handling training has had very little effect on reducing the incidence of back injuries in the workplace. Our approach to manual handling risk assessments is to review current activities, speak to employees, identify the hazards which could have the potential to harm an employee or increased likelihood of them suffering from a manual handling injury in the future. Following the reviewing, we assess the risk likelihood of those activities resulting in injury to employees. If there is a risk of injury, we implement the principles of prevention. Our first step is to look at eliminating the need to carry out manual handling activities. If this is not possible, we will try to reduce the risk of injuries by looking at the ergonomics in relation to the workstation. We will consider reducing the size of loads or even increasing the size of the load so that it cannot be lifted. We will also look at the provision of suitable mechanical aids and will consider rearranging workplace layouts. After all this is done, it is time to consider your manual handling training. Why not ask PSTC to carry out a manual handling risk assessment on your premises. The results of cementing effective manual handling risk assessments can lead to improved worker morale, better industrial relations, less sick time, low compensation claims and low insurance costs. Please feel free to contact a member of our staff on 045 89 98 58 or email [email protected] to book one of our consultants for a manual handling risk assessment. Share this: