Safety blitz on “aches, pains and strains” on site

HSE inspectors will turn their focus on lifting and moving heavy objects on construction sites in a two-month safety blitz starting next week.
Around 1,000 site visits will take place in October and November checking how workers are moving heavy or bulky materials.
The law requires employers to prevent the ill health of their workers, which includes injuries to muscles, bones, joints and nerves that can develop over time, known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Recent figures show around 40,00