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Manual handling assessment
Form · Before a manual handling task that can't be avoided
The assessment of a lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling task that can't be avoided: the task, the load, the place and the person (the factors in Schedule 1), and how the risk is cut.
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The law and guidance behind it
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Regulation 4 and Schedule 1
- HSE L23, Manual handling
The questions
The task
- What is handled, and how often
- Can the handling be avoided (machine, hoist, delivery to point of use)?
The factors (Schedule 1)
- The task: twisting, stooping, reaching, distance, frequency, rest
- The load: weight, size, grip, stability, sharp or hot
- The place: space, floor, levels, weather, light
- The person: strength, health, training, pregnancy, young worker
- Anything else (PPE that hinders, team lifts)
Reducing the risk
- Measures taken (aids, smaller loads, team lift, layout)
- Remaining risk
- The people doing it are trained in handling
Sign-off
- Assessed by
- Date and time
- Signature
A template to adapt to your site, not legal advice.
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