Guide on Manual Handling Risk Management in Transport and Storage

This guide gives practical information on actions that can be taken to manage the potential hazard of manual handling in transport and storage. It underlines the importance of taking an in-depth look at current work practices to identify potentially hazardous manual handling and, in consultation with staff, developing improved systems of work which will reduce unsafe manual handling. It is specifically focused on those work activities in transport and storage which involve loading and unloading of materials to and from vehicles.