European Week for Safety and Health at Work – Lighten the Load, 22nd – 26th October

This year’s European Week campaign ‘Lighten the Load’ is dedicated to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of the campaign is to support the improvement of prevention of MSD’s.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to heighten awareness in your organisation of the risks associated with handling of loads and postural issues, by running internal campaigns and training staff in this crucial area of health and safety. With over 90 years experience in the health and safety field, RoSPA is ideally placed to provide support for your organisation.
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RoSPA’s specialist range of courses and resources include: Manual Handling Training for Logistics Manual Handling and Postural Awareness Manual Handling Risk Assessment Manual Handling Trainers and Assessors Movement of People, Vehicles and Loads DSE Assessors and Ergonomic Principles Safer People Handling suite of courses designed specifically for the health care sector, including Safer People Handling Trainers as well as the new Haptonomics Foundations and Theatre Practitioner courses.
Essentials on Client/Contractor relationships Designed to give contractors, or all those who manage contractors, the skills needed to work effectively.	Safety Professionals Including IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications, RoSPA offers a range of courses for health & safety professionals wishing to improve knowledge and skills in this ever-changing environment.
RoSPA Consultancy - decades of knowledge committed to help
RoSPA provide a vast range of consultancy and audit services including the RoSPA Health and Safety Review, Handling of People and Manual Handling Consultancy. A RoSPA Consultant will assess the health and safety issues faced by your organisation; in particular we will highlight how you are managing risks in specific areas of your business. The review will then make recommendations and implement a safety action plan.
Safety Resources Ensure your employees have all the information they need to hand with one of RoSPA’s informative leaflets or display a helpful reminder where everyone has access. View our wide variety of manual handling posters, DVD's and publications on our website, or call 0121 248 2227 for more information.