Manual handling safely in the workplace

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out manual handling safely in the workplace.

This includes:

1. manual handling principles
2. selecting safe and efficient routes for moving items
3. using appropriate personal protective equipment

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1. move loads and objects in accordance with safe manual handling principles
2. use manual handling aids and equipment in accordance with safe manual handling principles
3. select safe and efficient routes for moving items
4. wear assigned personal protective equipment when moving loads
5. move loads in accordance with safe and approved handling techniques
6. resolve problems within own area of personal responsibility
7. report problems outside own personal responsibility to resolve to designated personnel

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1. potential injuries and ill health associated with incorrect manual handing
2. employers and employees duties relating to manual handling at work
3. consequences for non-compliance with health and safety requirements at work
4. terms 'hazard' and 'risk' in the context of manual handling work
5. process for carrying out a manual handling risk assessment
6. principle of the risk control hierarchy when applied to manual handling
7. safe movement principles associated with manual handling
8. types of equipment designed to be used for manual handling tasks
9. requirements for testing, servicing and examination of manual handling and lifting equipment

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31 Mar 2020

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Current

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Original

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Proskills

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PROHSW05

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Carpenter and Joiner, Construction Operatives, Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers, Health and Safety Managers, Paper and Wood Machine Operatives

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8121; 5442; 5315; 5319; 3567

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handling; lifting; carrying; moving

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