Manual Handling of Loads
To comply with the Manual Handling Regulations 1992 it is necessary for
employers to ensure that employees avoid, as far as is reasonably
practicable, manual handling operations that may cause injury. If these
tasks cannot be avoided, it is then necessary that each task is risk
assessed. As a result of that assessment the risk of injury must
be reduced to an acceptable level for each particular task identified.
Handling of heavy or bulky objects involving the use of mechanical aids
such as manual pallet trucks and portable hand-powered cranes can be
carried out
ONLY by authorised
technical staff.
Many manual handling tasks should be resolved by common sense, but if
there is any concern regarding individual capability or safety with a
manual handling task, then contact the School Safety Manager.
PLEASE REMEMBER
Anyone with existing or previous muscular/skeletal injuries and
expectant mothers
MUST NOT
undertake lifting operations which are likely to cause injury.
NEVER attempt to lift or move
excessive weights which are beyond your physical capability.
Even simple manual handling tasks may require 2 people, so if any doubt
ALWAYS ask for assistance.
ALWAYS report any problems
related to manual handling operations to the safety manager or your
line manager.
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