Easy as pie

Article Abstract:

The UK Manual Handling (Operations) Regulations will impose general health and safety duties on employers in Jan 1993. About 33% of accidents are manual handling. Employers will need to prepare a company health and safety report, defining key areas for assessment, control measures and performance standards. Critical jobs and areas where manual handling can be eliminated should be examined. Employee 'Discomfort reporting' is an excellent method of assessing problems. Ergonomics are important and are simple to adopt and inexpensive; such as lowering shelves. Training is a legal requirement.

Health aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Materials handling, Manual work

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More reforms offshore

Article Abstract:

New offshore regulations will take effect on June 20, 1995. The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 require operators to consider the effect of weather conditions on search and rescue. The Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 repeal some previous legislation.

United Kingdom, Offshore structures

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