Guidelines for undertaking an assessment of manual handling hazards as part of a general risk assessment
Recording and reviewing manual handling task assessments
Whenever manual handling of any kind is required, an assessment of the task should be carried out as part of the general activity risk assessment, see
Appendix 3.
If the handling is at all difficult or unusual, or is to be repeated, a written assessment should be recorded and stored in
Evotix Assure (link opens in a new window). To be suitable and sufficient, the assessment should include details of the training, information and personal protective equipment given to the employee and any appropriate medical details or history, as well as a record of the task in question. See
Appendix 3 for guidance on the specific hazards relating to manual handling that should be considered.
If the handling is at all difficult or unusual, or is to be repeated, a written assessment should be recorded. To be suitable and sufficient, the assessment should include details of the training, information and personal protective equipment given to the employee and any appropriate medical details or history, as well as a record of the task in question. See
Appendix 3 for guidance on the specific hazards relating to manual handling that should be considered.
Keep records and assessments up-to-date especially where the task changes and reviewing the assessments as general risk assessment every two years.
Training
Information, guidance and training which is appropriate to the task and the individual must be given for all manual handling operations, Appendix 1 provides guidance on good manual handling techniques. Advice on the training course content and provision can be obtained from site/laboratory Health and Safety Groups, see
Appendix 4.
