Posted By Stefan Daunt Hi Stuart, Having done removals for a short time I can understand your concerns, but I am not sure if there would be any specific manual handling guidance aimed at removals. Alot of the problems arise when the customer loads T chests etc with books and don't realise how heavy it is as they seal it and leave it until you arrive, same with chest freezers that don't get emptied (normally in a cellar). As you are no doubt aware, best guidance would be disassembling furniture, beds etc into as light as you can get it, more trips back to the lorry but saves on scraped knuckles and damaged backs. Supply piano wheels, sack barrows for washing machines and fridge removal or the odd safe as has been known and ensure that a ramp is used on the lorry. Unfortunately removal men normally have a bit of bravado and don't like to be seem to be in need of any help. Used to have nice instances of the contents of peoples noses left under the edge of the sofa, so another consideration on health issues. Sorry I could not be of more help.

Posted By J Knight These people might be able to help http://www.bar.co.uk/ if you haven't tried them already, John

Posted By MT Recently, we LA officers were tasked with carrying out topic based inspections on furniture and carpet retailers. Since the risks with furniture delivery are much the same as furniture removals, you might find the guidance useful: http://news.hse.gov.uk/2...e-to-delivery-hsl200687/

Posted By S W On the subject of handling devices, I think I saw on a shopping channel (QVC or Ideal) a couple of years ago two long straps being used by the two presenters (One a lady) to easily move a large wardrobe. They criss-crossed the straps under the object and the straps were positioned around their forearms. Sorry but I do not know the name but the demo looked convincing.