Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.03a

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What items would help you with moving equipment? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Trolleys, sack trucks, an extra team member

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Where should heavy items be store? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  At the lowest point below waist level ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: What is the correct procedure for lifting a heavy object? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Refer to the lifting technique in training short 1.3 In summary – feet shoulder width apart with the leading foot slightly forward, keeping back straight and letting legs take the load by bending them. ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Who should unload the roll cage from the lorry? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  The driver ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: How many people should move full 36 gallon barrels? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  They should not be moved when full. Draymen should place them in desired location

Certain activities on our premises carry risks that we should consider before carrying out duties involving manual handling. These activities are explained in our site specific manual handling risk assessments.

Trainer to read out the risk assessment at this stage.

Now invite each team to carry out a hazard spotting exercise in your storage areas.

Manager to record training

Safety Assurance March 2016

H & S Training 1.03a