HSE Targeted Enforcement Initiative

Manual Handling represents the number one cause of reported accidents in printing and publishing, however enforcement in this area has traditionally been less than 3% of all enforcement notices issued. The Printing Industry Advisory Committee Report for 2004 announced that in 2005/2006 HSE EMAS Inspectors will be carrying out a targeted enforcement initiative specifically to inspect the standards of manual handling provision. Where standards are found to be below the legal minimum, enforcement action will be considered. If you need help with any aspect of manual handling including on site training for your employees please telephone, email or fax the health and safety team. BPIF Health and Safety Team Dale Wallis - National Health Safety and Environmental Adviser Telephone: 0161 886 8412 Mobile: 07736 828450 Liz Cheetham - Health and Safety Adviser (North) covering NE, NW and Midlands regions Telephone: 0161 886 8413 Mobile: 07802 981340 Jonathan Ionides - Health and Safety Adviser (South) covering SW, SE and Eastern regions Telephone: 01453 884671 Mobile: 07801 981321 Jane Miller – Health and Safety Administrator Telephone: 0161 886 8412 Fax 0161 877 4455