Compliance & standards

Beyond compliance: turning lifting regulations into a business advantage

Across Europe, regulations are clear: avoid hazardous manual handling wherever reasonably possible and use mechanical aids where risks remain. For employers, this is no longer a “nice-to-have”, it’s a legal and moral baseline. The question is how you respond: do you do the minimum, or do you use ergonomic lifting solutions to strengthen safety, performance and your employer brand at the same time?

Authorities across Europe provide similar guidance: if loads are heavy, handled frequently, carried over distance or lifted in awkward postures, you should not rely on muscle power alone. You’re expected to adapt work and use technical equipment.

Pronomic solutions help you:

• Replace high-risk manual lifts with controlled, mechanical handling

• Standardise handling processes so safe practice doesn’t depend on individual strength

• Demonstrate to inspectors, employees and unions that you take ergonomic risks seriously

In several countries, insurance and social-security systems even offer grants, subsidies or reduced premiums to employers who invest in better ergonomics. That’s a powerful signal: lifting equipment is recognised as a proven prevention measure that reduces injuries and long-term costs.

By taking a proactive approach, you move from “avoiding fines” to building a safer, more efficient and more attractive workplace.