Alistair Bromhead Ltd

Whilst employers in the food sector focus on reducing risk around the movement and lifting of large, bulky items, it is important not to overlook the risks associated with repetitive tasks, of which there are many on the food production line.

In 2018 the HSE announced off-the-shelf manual handling training should become a thing of the past. Worryingly it seems some employers have taken this to mean it is no longer needed at all which says Dr Alistair Bromhead is a risky misunderstanding.

The Health and Safety Executive recently published a report examining work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Health & safety training expert Dr Alistair Bromhead is breaking down the report and discussing the key takeaways for employers.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has developed a range of tools to help with the identification of manual handling workplace risks. Dr Alistair Bromhead is exploring the tools, explaining how they work and their importance in the workplace.

Things have changed considerably in the workplace since the Display Screen Equipment Regulations were last re-published in 2003. Dr Alistair Bromhead explains why DSE assessor training is vital to keep users safe in today's modern workplace.

Wood dust is known to cause serious health problems. The current legal limit of 5mg per cubic metre will reduce to 3mg in 2020, then 2mg in 2023. Dr Alistair Bromhead is taking a look at what this means for employers and what they can so about it.

The Health and Safety Executive has recently announced that off-the-shelf manual handling training should become 'a thing of the past'. Dr Alistair Bromhead agrees, citing practical, tailored training as the only way to reduce workplace MSDs.

The HSE believes that 'everyone should go home healthy from work' and says that employers should do the right thing by protecting the health of their workers. Here Dr Alistair Bromhead looks at some of the ways this can be achieved.

Trainers in vital workplace disciplines such as manual handling, people handling and evacuation chair operation are well advised to refresh their skills on a regular basis, according to Dr Alistair Bromhead.

A workforce trained in correct manual handling techniques is a workforce that presents a much reduced risk to an employer. In-house trainers are beneficial to employers, but what should be considered when choosing a course to train them?