Health & Safety and the main benefits of Manual Handling trolleys.

Health &Safety and Manual Handling trolleys 

Our new series of health & safety blog posts will outline the main benefits of manual handling trolleys in regards to Manual Handling & health and safety. We will discuss all topics relating to manual handling trolleys including the relevant legislation set by the HSE.

Health & safety
Lifting and moving heavy items by hand is one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries. Employers have a legal duty to protect all employees from risk of injury or ill health from hazardous manual handling tasks in the workplace. (HSE)

The HSE is a Government the department responsible for the health and safety legislation and regulations in the UK. Legislation made by HSE is mandatory to reduce the risk of injury and ill health in the workplace. All employers have legal duty to comply. 

Employers must provide manual handling and equipment training to comply with the Health and Safety legislation set by HSE.

The use of appropriate manual handling trolleys helps organisations to comply with Health & Safety legislation.

In a fast paced working environment manual handling trolleys are a great way to keep the workplace moving effectively and increase productivity while maintaining health & safety standards.

Manual handling legislation

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
• Workplace Health & Safety guidelines
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

How do we reduce the risk of manual handling injuries when moving a load in the workplace is unavoidable
When moving something in the work place is unavoidable manual handling equipment is available and essential to keep workers and the workplace safe. 

Manual handling trolleys are perfect and come in many shapes and sizes to suit your workplace tasks.

Trolleys help meet legislation requirements and keep all employees safe from harm or injury while keeping the workplace flowing in a fast paced environment.

Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence.(HSE)

Manual Handling Trolleys

Trolleys are strong, easy to use wheeled platforms designed in many different shapes and sizes. Trolleys safely move large, heavy or multiple products around the workplace.

By replacing the load from workers to wheels, the physical effort required is much lower.

Trolleys can be designed manually or electronically. Trolleys are designed to push or pull rather than lift and carry.

Trolleys are one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to make manual handling safer.

Reduces Manual Handling Injuries
Lifting, carrying, and moving heavy items by hand is one of the biggest causes of workplace injuries.

Trolleys drastically reduce:

• Back strain
• Shoulder injuries
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

By shifting the load from workers to wheels, the physical effort required is much lower.

Lowers the Risk of slips, trips & falls
Carrying items can block vision or force awkward walking.

Using a trolley:

• Keeps hands free
• Keeps load stable
• Ensures clearer visibility

Improves load stability & control
Trolleys:

• Prevent items from being dropped
• Keeps load stable
• Ensures clearer visibility

Increases efficiency & reduces fatigue
Moving multiple items at once saves time and reduces physical exhaustion.Less fatigue = fewer mistakes = fewer accidents.

Promotes good ergonomics
Most trolleys are designed to:

• Allow pushing instead of lifting
• Encourage neutral posture
• Reduce bending, twisting, and overreaching

This prevents long-term wear-and-tear injuries.

Supports compliance with H&S legislation
Using appropriate handling equipment helps organisations comply with:

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
• Workplace Health & Safety guidelines
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

This reduces legal risk and demonstrates duty of care

Safer transport of hazardous or bulky items
Trolleys can securely move:

• Chemicals (in spill-containment trolleys)
• Sharp or heavy tools
• Large awkward items that are unsafe to carry manually

This minimises exposure to hazards

Summary
Trolleys help protect workers by:

• Preventing manual handling injuries
• Increasing stability and visibility
• Reducing fatigue
• Improving workplace ergonomics
• Enhancing compliance with safety rules
• secure & stable load

Contains public sector information published by the Health and Safety Executive and licensed under the Open Government Licence. (HSE)

At Breg Products we have many manual handling trolleys available  
From our standard stock on our website to our bespoke build and design service.
We also offer site visits.

Contact us today we love to talk trolleys!
If you are unsure of what you need, need to  discuss your needs or our products further including our bespoke service or site visits please contact our sales team.
Telephone:01484 469944
Email: mail@bregproducts.co.uk