Yes, if employees are required to lift objects which could cause harm. It is difficult to know whether a particular person could harm themselves by lifting an object, as many factors can determine the risk for an individual. Providing staff with an awareness of how to lift objects safely and, if possible avoiding lifting all together can help avoid musculoskeletal damage.

Reference:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg143.pdf

The employer is required to provide all new employees with training on how to work safely which should include first aid, and fire safety and evacuation ensuring that they know how to work safely and without risks to health. This will include all aspects of the organisations health and safety policy and training on any specific aspects of their job role where their safety or the safety of others may be at risk.

Reference:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg345.pdf

The employer and contractor have responsibilities under health and safety law. The employer must ensure that contractors and the self-employed have the required knowledge of health and safety law and the company’s health and safety policy so that they work safely.

Reference:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg368.pdf