| Title |
Manual handling in the railway industry |
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| SubTitle |
Advice for employers. |
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| Author |
HSC, Railway Industry Advisory Committee |
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| Series Code |
INDG |
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| Series Number |
326 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
16 pages |
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| Stock Code |
INDG326 |
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| ISBN |
0717617882 |
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| Quantity Per Pack |
5 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. INDG 326, IND(G)326, (5 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. ' |
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| Abstract |
This leaflet is aimed at employers and managers in the railway industry. It briefly outlines their legal obligations to address the risks from manual handling activities in their industry. It gives practical tips on how to identify risks and reduce them. Contents: Introduction; Manual handling in the railway industry; The benefits of reducing risks; What are my responsibilities; Assessment of risk; Control of risk; Training and information; Practical solutions and tips; Examples of manual handling risk assessment; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance. Railway Industry; Occupational health; Safe systems of work; Reducing the risk of injury; Repetitive operations; Ill-health effects; Back injuries; Loading and unloading; Lifting; RIAC |
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