Lockton Health and Safety Manual

Guidance to Associates  Associates who are identified as being in groups of people who are  likely to be at risk of a manual handling related injury have been  identified as requiring training. (See page 4 of this HSP) If any  member of staff has not had manual handling training and are  required to move any object as a one off or regular part of their job  If the weight of the object to be moved is unknown then an  assessment is required, with the first step being to establish the  weight.   Overleaf is a generic diagram for a quick assessment of the  movement of various object weights at differing heights to the  individual associate.  Movement of objects within the guide diagram is permitted provided  the associate notes the limits imposed by twisting etc.  For movement of objects that fall outside the limits in the diagram  overleaf a specific individual risk assessment is required. See  Appendix One for the pro‐forma.  Associates should use this diagram to make a quick and easy  assessment. Each box contains a guideline weight for lifting and  lowering in that zone. (As you can see, the guideline weights are  reduced if handling is done with arms extended, or at high or low  levels, as that is where injuries are most likely to happen.)  Observe the work activity you are assessing and compare it to the  diagram. First, decide which box or boxes the lifter’s hands pass  through when moving the load. Then, assess the maximum weight  being handled. If it is less than the figure given in the box, the  operation is within the guidelines. then they should refer to the information below.  Risk Assessment for Manual Handling 

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