Doing some kitchen DIY last week it dawned on me; do I actually take my own health and safety advice?  Every day I discuss the importance of health and safety in the workplace, but have I ever translated this to the home?

It was a Sunday afternoon, the usual time to do a spot of DIY.  We were looking to move some furniture out of the kitchen to make way for the decorators the following Monday morning.

There I was, with my family trying to safely move the fridge freezer.  Not once did I say to my daughter or even myself: “Bend from the knees.  Keep your back straight.