MANUAL HANDLING ASSESSMENT

MANUAL HANDLING:

• Transporting or supporting of a load
• Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving by hand or by bodily force
• We also consider less forceful repetitive handling

OUR MANUAL HANDLING ASSESSMENTSERVICE:

We will:

• Identify hazards and risks associated with:
  • The handling task
  • The load
  • The environment
  • Individual handlers
  • Any risky repetitive handling
  • Any other factors
• Identify any people who may be at risk
• Evaluate the level of risk
• Record the significant findings
• Record the details of the action to be taken to reduce or remove the risk

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