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Manual handling: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 guidance (L23)
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 66 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- Health and Safety Executive
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 guidance (L23) specifically for?
This guidance is essential for employers, line managers, and health and safety professionals across Great Britain. It helps those responsible for workplace safety understand and implement effective controls to manage risks associated with manual handling operations, ensuring compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Does this HSE guidance (L23) apply to businesses throughout the UK?
This HSE guidance (L23) primarily applies to businesses operating in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). While Northern Ireland has similar legislation, they have their own specific guidance published by HSENI. This publication is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 in GB.
Is this the most current edition of the L23 manual handling guidance?
Yes, this is the current edition of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 guidance (L23) published by the Health and Safety Executive. HSE publications are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect any changes in legislation or best practice. Purchasing directly ensures you receive the most up-to-date version available.
How can this L23 guidance help my business comply with manual handling regulations?
This L23 guidance provides detailed, practical advice on how to assess and reduce the risks from manual handling. It helps businesses understand their legal duties under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, offering clear strategies for implementing effective control measures and developing safe systems of work to protect employees.
What is the primary purpose of the HSE's L23 manual handling guidance?
The primary purpose of the HSE's L23 guidance is to help employers and duty holders understand and comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. It clarifies the legal requirements, outlines best practices for risk assessment, and provides practical advice on implementing control measures to prevent injuries from manual handling tasks.
Does purchasing this L23 guidance satisfy a specific legal requirement for my business?
While purchasing the guidance itself isn't a legal requirement, understanding and applying its principles is vital for complying with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. This publication serves as the authoritative guide from the HSE, equipping businesses with the knowledge needed to meet their legal obligations and ensure workplace safety.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official Health and Safety Executive publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official Health and Safety Executive publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
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Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.