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  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Task being performed

  • Number of staff involved in team lift

  • If social distancing can not be complied with, all colleagues involved must wear face masks and thoroughly wash hands before and after the manual handling task is completed. Any used materials must be disposed of in the segregated bins

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Handling Assessment

  • Load dimensions.

  • Load Weight

  • Hand distance from lower back

  • 1. Close: Upper arms aligned vertically and upright torso

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  • 2. Moderate: Torso bent forward or upper arms angled away from body.

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  • 3. Far: Upper arms angled away from body and torso bent forward.

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  • Vertical Lift Region

  • 1. Above knee AND/OR below elbow height.

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  • 2. Below knee AND/OR above elbow height.

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  • 3. At head height or above, or floor level or below.

  • Torso twisting and sideways bending.

  • Postural constraints

  • Grip

  • Floor surface.

  • Other environmental factors: Extremes of temperature (Hot/Cold), strong air movements, extreme lighting (Bright/Dark)

Team members involved.

  • Clearly defined person in charge

  • Communication and co-ordination controls.

COMPLETION

  • Name and signature of inspector

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