The Health and Safety Executive's 2024/25 statistics reveal a mixed picture for work-related MSDs. Whilst total cases decreased to 511,000 workers, new cases rose to 173,000 and upper limb injuries increased to 41%. With 7.1 million working days lost, this analysis examines what these trends mean for businesses across Northern Ireland, the UK and Ireland in high-risk sectors and why proactive Ergonomic intervention remains critical.
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Manual Handling remains one of the leading causes of workplace injury across Northern Ireland. This guide explains employer obligations under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992, including who needs training, how often refresher training should occur and what HSENI expects from Northern Ireland businesses.
Read MoreExpert Manual Handling Training by Chartered Ergonomist
Get expert manual handling training in Northern Ireland from a Chartered Ergonomist. Customised training for your workplace with standard or assessment-led options. Serving Belfast, Newtownards, Ballymena and across NI.
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