A handle on workshop safety

Spending time in the workshop? Jane Carley got some expert advice on reducing risk.

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Workshop tasks on the to-do list? Include manual handling in your risk assessment.
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Workshop tasks on the to-do list? Include manual handling in your risk assessment.

It is that time of year when workshop tasks beckon, but as machines continue to get larger it is important to consider health and safety when working around them and handling components and service items....

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