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Manual Handling Concern Letter Template
How to report excessive or unsafe manual handling requirements to your employer — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
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If you need to report excessive or unsafe manual handling requirements to your employer, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong manual handling concern should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Identify the specific manual handling task and the risk involved
- Reference the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 requiring employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable and to assess and reduce risk where it cannot be avoided
- Request a manual handling risk assessment and suitable measures including training or lifting aids
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