First Aid Poster - Safe Manual Handling

Musculoskeletal injuries from poor manual handling are a leading cause of staff absence in healthcare and emergency services. In clinical and support settings, clear visual guidance helps reduce risk and reinforce safe practice.

This poster provides a step-by-step visual guide to safe manual handling techniques. It supports both clinical and non-clinical staff in applying correct posture and lifting methods, aligned with current health and safety protocols.

The large-format, full-colour design ensures visibility in staff areas and training rooms. Its encapsulated, wipe-clean surface is suitable for high-use environments. Clear illustrations and accessible text aid retention of key techniques, supporting ongoing training and reducing injury risk.

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Manual Handling Poster Details:

• Illustrated with step by step instructions
• Large clear illustrations
• Good guide for first aiders and non first aiders alike
• Helps First Aiders to retain their skills
• User friendly text
• Encapsulated wipe clean surface
• Large format colour design
• Assists in reinforcing an employers visible commitment to safety

Where to put first aid posters?
First aid posters should be placed in high-visibility, high-traffic areas of your medical facility where staff and visitors can easily see and read them.
Suitable locations include:

• Waiting areas and corridors
• Staff rooms and noticeboards
• Near first aid kits, defibrillators, and fire safety equipment

Avoid placing posters where they may be damaged or obstructed. Review and update your first aid posters regularly, ideally every 3–6 months, to keep the information fresh, reduce visual fatigue, and maintain staff engagement.