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Manual Handling

• Avoid manual handling tasks wherever possible. Change systems
of working to avoid manual handling, change materials for lighter

products;

• Where manual handling cannot be avoided a Manual Handling

Assessment shall be prepared by a competent person;

• Anyone involved with manual handling tasks shall be suitably
trained;

• Use mechanical lifting aids to reduce the risk of injury where
manual handling cannot be avoided. Consider the use of goods
lifts;

• Anyone using lifting aids shall be suitably trained;

• All manual handling tasks must be suitably planned taking account
of the individuals capabilities, the load, the task and the working
environment;

• Avoid narrow access, different floor levels, steep slopes, dusty

atmospheres, low temperatures, excessive heat. Check the weight
of load to be lifted and the environment of the task;

• Persons with a history of back injuries or pregnant workers should
not be involved in lifting operation. Separate Risk Assessment

required;

• Further guidance: HSE: Manual Handling. See Manual Handling

Technique by clicking over the forklift.

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