5. Manual Handling Risk Assessment

 

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations there is a legal requirement for an employer to carry out specific manual handling risk assessments. The definition of manual handling is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load, "by hand or bodily force". If manual handling activities cannot be eliminated, then the manual handling risk must be reduced to an acceptable level.

 

A manual handling risk assessment should cover:

 

• The TASK being carried out – for example stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling etc.

• The INDIVIDUAL carrying out the task – for example age, health, strength etc.

• The LOAD being carried – for example heavy, bulky, sharp, hot etc.

• The ENVIRONMENT the task is being carried out in – for example stairs, noise, lighting etc.

• Any other relevant factors

 

At DutyMet we can conduct your manual handling risk assessments and help ensure you develop safe working practices. We also provide Manual Handling Awareness training courses.

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To find out more about how DutyMet can assist you to carry out your Manual Handling Risk Assessments and ensure you meet your legal requirements, then get in touch today; call: 07807-525903 or e-mail us: info@dutymet.com

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