18/08/2026
Manual handling training is important — but training alone does not make an unsafe lifting task safe.
Latest HSE figures show that handling, lifting and carrying accounted for 17% of employee non-fatal injuries reported under RIDDOR in 2024/25.
Our new JBS Trainings guide explains what UK employers actually need to know about manual handling, including why there is no universal legal maximum lifting weight, when risk assessments are required, how the HSE MAC tool can help and why mechanical aids and workplace design should be considered alongside training.
If your employees lift, carry, push or pull loads at work, this guide provides a practical starting point for reviewing your arrangements.
Read the complete article on the JBS Trainings website.