Further information

Research

• Research Report 228 – Review of the risks associated with pushing and pulling heavy loads

HSE free information

• FIS33- Roll cages and wheeled racks in the food and drink industries: Reducing manual handling injuries [PDF 27KB]
• INDG143(rev2) - Getting to grips with manual handling
• INDG383 - Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) [204KB]
• Online tutorial on how to use the MAC Assessment tool
• INDG373 - A guide for new and expectant mothers that work [240KB]
• INDG398 - Are you making the best use of lifting and handling aids [439KB]

Guidance

• Manual handling. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) : Guidance on Regulations L23 (Third edition) HSE Books 2004 ISBN 0 7176 2823 X HSE Books
• Management of health and safety at work Approved Code of Practice and guidance (L21) (Second Edition) HSE Books 2000 ISBN 0 7176 2488 9