Risk Assessment Manual Handling

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OPERATION/PROCESS MANUAL HANDLING				DATE:		No 3
LOCATION
EQUIPMENT USED Ladders, step ladders, podiums, paint and materials		CAN TASK BE ELIMINATED?		Yes		No X
RISK PRIOR TO CONTROLS
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED		Low		Med		High
Sprains & Strains and crushed limbs		X
EXPOSED PERSONS Site operatives		TOTAL NUMBERS AFFECTED
FREQUENCY OF EXPOSURE Daily/Low		DURATION OF EXPOSURE Low/minimal over an 8 hour working day.
CONTROL MEASURES ALREADY IN PLACE 1. Operatives are experienced in carrying paint and equipment on a regular basis as part of their daily work and are aware of the dangers of moving and lifting. Maximum lift of 10kgs 2. HSE information on manual handling provided to operative and regular toolbox talks 3. All operatives are told to seek assistance when carrying ladders, stepladders and podiums		EXTENT TO WHICH THEY CONTROL RISK 1. Operatives are aware of correct lifting techniques. 2. Toolbox talks carried out to reiterate manual handling procedures. 3. To avoid injury to operative.
ADDITIONAL MEASURES REQUIRED Review for each task as required throughout the contract. Trainees to be supervised		ACTION BY Management, supervisors & operatives.			BY WHEN Prior to contract start date and on-going throughout contract.
STATEMENT OF RESIDUAL RISKS When the detailed control measures in place are adhered to, the risks above should be reduced to an acceptable level.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS Ensure that physical capabilities are taken into account when allocating works.
MONITORING RESULTS Monitoring is required to ensure that the control remain effective.
ASSESSOR – NAME	POSITION Director		REVIEW DATE 01.06.21				LAST REVISED 01.06.20

Risk assessment Manual Handling