Manual Handling. Manual Handling includes all activities where personnel are required to have contact with a load, e.g. lifting, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending etc. Key manual handling tasks carried out at the hall include: The setting out and clearing of furniture The setting out and clearing away of Sports equipment. Handling of kitchen equipment Transferring items to/from storage areas Ways to control manual handling hazards to include: Employees, volunteers and hirers to be given information on safe manual handling techniques Chairs stacked to a maximum of 5 high Employees, volunteers and hirers advised not to attempt to lift loads which are too heavy, too bulky, too difficult to get hold of, or hazardous. Employees, volunteers and hirers to be encouraged to use trolleys where possible Careful storage of heavy or bulky items Employees and volunteers and hirers to be instructed to adopt approved manual handling techniques, and before undertaking any manual handling activity consider the task, their individual capability, the load, its destination and environment where the task is being carried out. Employees and volunteers or hirers must not lift or carry anything which is likely to cause them injury.
Manual Handling. All manual handling and lifting will be undertaken to comply with the National Code of Practice for Manual Lifting (NOHSC 2005 (1990)).
Manual Handling. The employee shall not lift a weight that exposes that employee to risk. Weight limitations to be determined following consultation with the OH&S representative and OH&S Committees.
Manual Handling. The employee shall not lift a weight that exposes that employee to risk. 37 MULTI SKILLING All employees will be encouraged not to be confined strictly to their classification, but will undertake work of other classifications with which they are competent or appropriately licensed to perform. This may involve co-operation of loaders and drivers to achieve rapid through put of freight and movement of trucks and trailers in the depot. The provisions of Clause 17 - Highest Function will apply. Where employees regularly carry out work in a higher grade then their classification will be reviewed.
Manual Handling. The employee shall not lift a weight that exposes that employee to risk. CLAUSE 28 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING Uniforms will be supplied to all warehouse employees as agreed between employee and management where it has been deemed necessary to replace particular items. Newly appointed Linfox casuals shall receive a uniform kit as per below.
Manual Handling. 22.1 Employees shall not lift or move an object contrary to manual handling training and induction. If in doubt, employees should seek assistance and use mechanical devices.
Manual Handling. It is up to individuals to determine whether they are fit to lift or move equipment and furniture. If an individual feels that to lift an item could result in injury or exacerbate an existing condition, they will ask for assistance. The school will ensure that proper mechanical aids and lifting equipment are available in school, and that staff are trained in how to use them safely. Staff and pupils are expected to use the following basic manual handling procedure: ● Plan the lift and assess the load. If it is awkward or heavy, use a mechanical aid, such as a trolley, or ask another person to help ● Take the more direct route that is clear from obstruction and is as flat as possible ● Ensure the area where you plan to offload the load is clear ● When lifting, bend your knees and keep your back straight, feet apart and angled out. Ensure the load is held close to the body and firmly. Lift smoothly and slowly and avoid twisting, stretching and reaching where practicable
Manual Handling. Encouraging and using good manual handling techniques. For example: • When bending or lifting try to vary duties or change posture • When bending to lift objects try to maintain an inclined back and bent knees to a semi-squat where your feet are stable on the ground and you assume a power lifter stance • When lifting awkward and heavy items, use mechanical aids • Where this is not possible consider team lifting where people are trained. Ensuring the principles as detailed in the Code of Practice Manual Handling in the Building Industry are followed as well as the Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling) Regulation 1999
Manual Handling. 11.1 Be compliant with the Manual Handling and No Lift Policies of Lyndoch Living and appropriately supervise and role model procedures for other nursing staff. When required directing staff to undertake further competency training.
