| Title |
Manual handling in the railway industry |
| SubTitle |
Advice for employees. |
| Author |
HSC, Railway Industry Advisory Committee |
| Series Code |
INDG |
| Series Number |
325 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2000 |
| Length |
6 pages |
| Stock Code |
INDG325 |
| ISBN |
0717617874 |
| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
| Notes |
fold-up leaflet. INDG 325, IND(G)325, (15 copies per pack)
PLEASE NOTE: The Railways Act 2005 made provision for a transfer of responsibility for regulation of rail health and safety from HSC/E to the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR). This transfer became effective on 1 April 2006. From this date, all printed guidance and accident/incident ceased to be available from HSE Books. Enquirers should visit the ORR web site (www.rail-reg.gov.uk) or phone 020 7282 2080 for information relation to the availability of these products. ' |
| Abstract |
This leaflet is aimed at employees in the railway industry. It briefly outlines how manual handling injuries are caused in their workplace and informs them what they and their employer should be doing to reduce the risk of injury. Contents: Introduction; Manual handling in the railways industry; Am I at risk? How can it affect me? What should my employer do? What can I do to reduce the risks? Further information. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Railway Industry; Accidents; Handling passengers' luggage; Lifting and carrying loads; Handling heavy tools; Carrying heavy loads; Lifting and loading material; Training; Safe working systems; RIAC |