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Safe Manual Handling Posters
£23.99
In stock
SKU
SAT0075
A2 Safe Manual Handling Poster providing six illustrated steps covering load assessment, route planning, positioning, grip, lifting and putting the load down. Designed for indoor display as a practical visual reminder alongside appropriate manual handling training.
Safe Manual Handling Posters give staff a clear six-step visual reference for assessing a load, planning the route, positioning their feet, gripping, lifting and putting the load down. Display the A2 poster indoors near regular handling areas to reinforce training before tasks begin.
Where to Install
Position the poster indoors where people can consult it before regular lifting, carrying or load-moving tasks begin. Choose a clear wall or suitable mesh-mounted position near the work area, but away from places where stored goods, open doors or equipment could obscure the information. The aim is to give staff time to read the guidance before committing to the handling task.
Viewing Distance
The A2 H 420 x W 594 mm format contains detailed instructional text as well as larger headings and illustrations, so it should be positioned for close reading rather than treated as a long-distance warning sign. Place it where workers can comfortably approach, stop and read the smaller guidance without obstructing a working route. Exact readable distance will vary with eyesight, lighting, mounting height and surrounding visual clutter.
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
A well-positioned poster provides a consistent visual prompt that can reinforce the handling principles staff have been taught before they lift or move a load.
✅ Earlier consideration of the load, task and planned route before handling begins.
✅ Clearer recall of practical points such as foot position, grip and controlled lifting.
✅ Better awareness of when a load may need dividing, assistance or a suitable handling aid.
Specifications
- Poster type: safe manual handling
- Main heading: “Safe Manual Handling”
- Size: H 420 x W 594 mm
- Orientation: portrait
- Shape: rectangle
- Material: silk encapsulated gloss film
- Finish: glossy film surface
- Display area: indoors
- Photoluminescent: no
- Reflective: no
- Text colours: black and white
- Visual content: colour illustrations and graphics
- Guidance format: six-stage handling sequence
- Stages cover assessment, route, feet, grip, lifting and putting down
- QR code printed on poster for additional resources
- Supplied: single poster
- Fitting methods: wall mount or wire mesh mount
- Fixings and poster tabs: sold separately
Installation Guidance
Avoid poor placement
❌ Do not mount the poster where pallets, stock, doors or equipment regularly hide it.
❌ Avoid positioning it so high or far away that the smaller instructional text cannot be read comfortably.
❌ Do not place it after the point where the person has already started the handling task.
Know what the poster cannot do
❌ Do not use the poster as a replacement for appropriate manual handling training.
❌ Do not rely on it instead of assessing handling tasks or providing suitable assistance and equipment where needed.
❌ Do not use it as a long-distance hazard warning where immediate recognition from afar is required.
Make the guidance useful
✅ Install it where staff naturally prepare for or approach regular handling activities.
✅ Keep the complete poster visible, well lit and free from competing information that makes it difficult to notice.
✅ Check its position periodically as storage layouts, equipment and working arrangements change.
Frequently asked questions
What information do Safe Manual Handling Posters provide? The poster presents six stages covering assessment of the load and task, route planning, foot position, obtaining a secure grip, lifting carefully and putting the load down.Can this poster replace manual handling training? No. The poster itself states that its information is guidance and is not a substitute for adequate training. It is best used as an ongoing visual reminder alongside appropriate instruction and workplace controls.
Where should I position the poster? Display it indoors near areas where manual handling tasks commonly begin, choosing a position where people can stop and read the detailed guidance before lifting or moving a load.
What does the QR code provide? The poster directs users to additional guidance, further resources and an e-learning questionnaire, extending the information available beyond the printed content.
Is the poster suitable for outdoor display? The confirmed display area is indoors. Do not assume suitability for exposed outdoor conditions where no outdoor performance specification has been supplied.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Six-step manual handling sequence
- ✓ Illustrated guidance alongside explanatory text
- ✓ QR code for access to further supporting resources
- ✓ A2 portrait format for indoor display
Benefits
- ✓ Gives staff a logical sequence to refer to before handling a load
- ✓ Makes key movements and positioning easier to understand visually
- ✓ Extends learning beyond the information that fits on the poster itself
- ✓ Provides a permanent workplace reference for reinforcing previous training
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