Backworks
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Intended for employers, managers and workers, safety representatives and those responsible for health and safety. Provides information as to how to develop the right arrangements to manage back pain. It also gives a summary of legal responsibilities on manual handling and describes sources of further information, such as guidelines from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
- Occupational health
- Musculoskeletal disorders
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is the lead body responsible for the promotion and enforcement of health and safety at work standards in Northern Ireland. It was formerly known as the Health and Safety Agency for Northern Ireland
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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