Labelling of loads
This is not a new requirement. It is additional information for employers about giving information on load weights.
This consultation ended on 29 May 2009
Regulation 4 of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) requires employers to provide information about the weight of loads. How to comply with this part of regulation 4 may be unclear to you.
In fact it is not usually difficult or costly to give the right information. The guidance (see box below) provides additional advice on how this part of the MHOR applies to various kinds of work, and how to comply.
Remember that providing information about load weights can be useful – but should not be the only step you take to comply with the regulations. You should give priority to the risk control measures which are likely to be most effective in eliminating or reducing risk. For example, if a load is unusually heavy it is better to handle it mechanically, use lifting aids, or subdivide it if this can be done.
- Additional guidance on how to give information on weight of loads
- FAQs on how to give information on weight of loads
For full guidance on the Manual Handling Regulations please see:
- L23 Manual Handling: Guidance on the Regulations
This is a priced publication available from HSE Books.
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