Page 54 - Induction & WorkBook

MANUAL HANDLING

SUMMARY OF CONTROL MEASURES:-

● Plan the work task to avoid the need for manual
handling;

● Manual handling tasks must be planned and
organised;

● Refer to Manual Handling Risk Assessment;

● Use mechanical lifting aids wherever possible;

● Use forklifts, pallets trucks etc.;

● Anyone involved in manual handling tasks must
be trained;

● If manual handling cannot be avoided consider:

● Task: - does the task involve bending,
stooping reaching high, bending low,

twisting, travelling long distances, is the
task repetitive etc.

● Individual:- physically fit, age, height,
weight, gender, medical history of back
injury etc;

● Load:- is the load heavy, light, eccentric

shape, awkward to handle, sharp, cold etc.;

● Environment:- will the task involve work in

high or low temperatures; extremes of
temperature, high humidity, dusty

atmospheres, poor lighting, etc.

● If manual handling cannot be avoided, plan all
tasks thoroughly;

● Use lifting aids as much as possible;

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