Health and Safety Executive

Manual Handling Operations Regulations revised

This revised Operational Circular (OC) updates and replaces the information previously contained in OC313/2(rev) about application of MHOR. 

These are that a worker may be at risk if he/she:

  • is physically unsuited to carry out the tasks in question;
  • is wearing unsuitable clothing, footwear or other personal effects;
  • does not have adequate or appropriate knowledge or training.

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