Toolbox Talks is a series that has been created to support safer working practices for MHE technicians and the businesses they visit. Each short video focuses on practical, everyday safety topics, offering clear guidance that can be used as a quick refresher or as part of regular team discussions. Together, the series helps keep important safety messages front of mind and encourages simple, consistent habits that reduce risk on site.
01. Basic Techniques – Part 1
This Toolbox Talk introduces the basic principles of safe manual handling for MHE technicians. It shows how small changes in posture, planning and body position can help reduce strain when lifting, carrying or setting down everyday items during service work.
Building on Part 1, this Toolbox Talk demonstrates how safe manual handling techniques apply when working with parts, tools and equipment at ground level or around pallets. It reinforces the importance of assessing the task, using controlled movement and avoiding unnecessary twisting or overreaching.
03. Mounting and Dismounting
04. Gas Bottles
05. Jacks