Manual Handling Risk Assessment In accordance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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1 Ref o MHRA 3.1 Task Carrying Bin Bags Location Bath Area ame of Assessor Simon Foley Job Title Quality Health and Environmental Manager Signature 28 th ovember 2014 Review Details (Reviewed following change in equipment, activity or incident, or as a minimum on an annual basis) ame Steve Ayliffe ame ame ame Operative PPE requirements for this operation Safety Coveralls Gloves Eye Hearing Face Hard Hats Hi Viz Vest/ Clothing Dust Mask Specific PPE comments or requirements: Refer to site specific rules on PPE in addition to those listed. Wellington Likelihood Rating Given Severity of Outcome Rating Given Highly Unlikely 1 First Aid injury or minor property damage 1 Unlikely 2 Minor injury or property damage 2 Medium 3 Potential lost time injury or illness 3 Likely, may occur regularly 4 Major illness or injury 4 Highly Likely, almost certain to occur 5 Fatal/ disabling injury or serious ill health 5 L: 2 X S: 3 = 6 Low (1-4) Medium (5-12) High (13-25) o es o Issue Date:

2 Ref o MHRA 3.1 Part 1 The risk assessment Part 2 Control Measures Control Adequate? Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Holding loads away from trunk? The Task. Does it involve. Large vertical movements or reaching upwards/ outwards? Twisting or stooping? Long carrying distances? Strenuous pushing or pulling? Unpredictable movement of loads? Bags may contain fluids and/or sharps; these may also weigh more than 10kg. Do not lift bags weighing more than 20kg. When lifting the bag initially, staff must trial lift the bag first to assess for damage. Lifting to be carried out with safe techniques, avoid holding load too far away from body and keep close to stomach height to reduce strain/ effort. Do not rush work as this increases the risk of injury. es Repetitive rest or recovery or a work rate imposed by a process? The Individual. Would they be at greater risk due to. Requiring unusual strength or reach? An existing health problem, disability or limited capacity? Pregnancy? Age?, under 18s All persons to receive manual handling training. Activities to be carried out by physically fit operatives. Persons with prescribed existing injuries or illness should avoid this operation. Pregnant operatives not to carry litter bags. Under 18s to be supervised to ensure safe techniques are followed and that unsafe practices are not carried out es Lack of specialist training? Issue Date:

3 Ref o MHRA 3.1 Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Heavy? The Load. Is it. Bulky / unwieldy? Difficult to grasp? Unpredictable? Intrinsically harmful (sharp / hot/ hazardous)? Ensure that the bag weighs no more than can be safely carried by the handles where fitted. This may mean that the bag is lifted by two or more persons; all operatives must be prepared to wait for assistance if required. Ensure that the bag is dry and free from any fluid which may limit the capacity of the individual by gripping slippery surfaces. Do not allow bags to come into contact with legs or body es Without lifting points or handles? Constraints on posture, confined access? Poor ground conditions / variations in levels? The working Environment Are there Hot/cold/humid conditions? Access limitations? (ladders etc) Poor lighting conditions? Defined walkways or routes? As these works are generally carried out outdoors and in parks or paved areas, there should be no uncontrolled or unforeseen changes in level, ground conditions or uneven ground so trips and slip hazards should be less likely to occur. Operatives to be sure their route is safe and clear to walk and free from hazard and obstruction. es Problems with visibility? Vehicle or plant movements? Issue Date:

4 Ref o MHRA 3.2 Task ame of Assessor Job Title Handling Pesticides, including Fertilizers Simon Foley Location Quality Health and Environmental Manager Bath Area Signature 28 th ovember 2014 Review Details (Reviewed following change in equipment, activity or incident, or as a minimum on an annual basis) ame Steve Ayliffe ame ame ame Operative PPE requirements for this operation Safety Coveralls Gloves Eye Hearing Face Hard Hats Hi Viz Vest/ Clothing Dust Mask if granular or dry Specific PPE comments or requirements: Refer to site specific rules on PPE in addition to those listed. Wellington Likelihood Rating Given Severity of Outcome Rating Given Highly Unlikely 1 First Aid injury or minor property damage 1 Unlikely 2 Minor injury or property damage 2 Medium 3 Potential lost time injury or illness 3 Likely, may occur regularly 4 Major illness or injury 4 Highly Likely, almost certain to occur 5 Fatal/ disabling injury or serious ill health 5 L: 3 X S: 3 = 9 Low (1-4) Medium (5-12) High (13-25) o es o Issue Date:

5 Ref o MHRA 3.2 Part 1 The risk assessment Part 2 Control Measures Control Adequate? Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o The Task. Does it involve. Holding loads away from trunk? Large vertical movements or reaching upwards/ outwards? Twisting or stooping? Long carrying distances? Strenuous pushing or pulling? Unpredictable movement of loads? Repetitive rest or recovery or a work rate imposed by a process? Operative must ensure that the pesticide/fertilizer container or bag is of a suitable size to enable easy lifting / carrying (no greater than 20kg) Lifting to be carried out with safe techniques, avoid holding load away from body and keep close to stomach height to reduce strain/ effort. Stacked material may fall or drop when handled or disturbed, avoid placing hands where trapping could occur. Where available, suitable lifting equipment to be used to protect hands from contact with hazardous materials. Do not rush work as this increases the risk of injury. es The Individual. Would they be at greater risk due to. Requiring unusual strength or reach? An existing health problem, disability or limited capacity? Pregnancy? Age?, under 18s Lack of specialist training? All persons to receive manual handling training. Activities to be carried out by physically fit operatives. Persons with prescribed existing injuries or illness should avoid carrying heavy logs or timber. Pregnant operatives not to carry pesticides or fertilizers. Under 18s are discouraged from carrying pesticides but if required to do so, must be supervised to ensure safe techniques are followed and that unsafe practices are not carried out. es Issue Date:

6 Ref o MHRA 3.2 Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Heavy? The Load. Is it. Bulky / unwieldy? Difficult to grasp? Unpredictable? Intrinsically harmful (sharp / hot/ hazardous)? Without lifting points or handles? Ensure that the containers or bags are undamaged and that any heavy items are lifted by two persons, all operatives must be prepared to wait for assistance if required. Stacked material may cause lifting to be more hazardous. Avoid dragging material free and ensure that items can be lifted easily and freely before moving. The use of mechanical lifting and carrying aids is always recommended. es Constraints on posture, confined access? Poor ground conditions / variations in levels? Hot/cold/humid conditions? The working Environment Are there Access limitations? (ladders etc) Poor lighting conditions? Defined walkways or routes? As works are generally carried out on outdoor sites, there will be uncontrolled changes in level, ground conditions and uneven ground so trips and slip hazards are more likely to occur. Operatives to be sure their route is safe and clear to walk and free from hazard and obstruction. es Problems with visibility? Vehicle or plant movements? Issue Date:

7 Ref o MHRA 3.3 Task ame of Assessor Job Title Loading and Handling of Brash/Prunings Simon Foley Location Quality Health and Environmental Manager Bath Area Signature 28 th ovember 2014 Review Details (Reviewed following change in equipment, activity or incident, or as a minimum on an annual basis) ame Steve Ayliffe ame ame ame Operative PPE requirements for this operation Safety Coveralls Gloves Eye Hearing Face Hard Hats Hi Viz Vest/ Clothing Dust Mask Specific PPE comments or requirements: Refer to site specific rules on PPE in addition to those listed. Wellington Likelihood Rating Given Severity of Outcome Rating Given Highly Unlikely 1 First Aid injury or minor property damage 1 Unlikely 2 Minor injury or property damage 2 Medium 3 Potential lost time injury or illness 3 Likely, may occur regularly 4 Major illness or injury 4 Highly Likely, almost certain to occur 5 Fatal/ disabling injury or serious ill health 5 L: 2 X S: 3 = 6 Low (1-4) Medium (5-12) High (13-25) o es o Issue Date:

8 Ref o MHRA 3.3 Part 1 The risk assessment Part 2 Control Measures Control Adequate? Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Holding loads away from trunk? The Task. Does it involve. Large vertical movements or reaching upwards/ outwards? Twisting or stooping? Long carrying distances? Strenuous pushing or pulling? Unpredictable movement of loads? Brash and prunings to be cut to size to enable easy lifting / carrying (no greater than 20kg) Lifting to be carried out with safe techniques, avoid holding load away from body and keep close to stomach height to reduce strain/ effort. Stacked material may fall or drop when handled or disturbed, avoid placing hands where trapping could occur. Leaf grabber or similar suitable equipment to be used to protect hands from needle-sticks or thorns. Do not rush work as this increases the risk of injury. es Repetitive rest or recovery or a work rate imposed by a process? The Individual. Would they be at greater risk due to. Requiring unusual strength or reach? An existing health problem, disability or limited capacity? Pregnancy? Age?, under 18s All persons to receive manual handling training. Activities to be carried out by physically fit operatives. Persons with prescribed existing injuries or illness should avoid carrying heavy logs or timber. Pregnant operatives not to carry cuttings. Under 18s to be supervised to ensure safe techniques are followed and that unsafe practices are not carried out es Lack of specialist training? Issue Date:

9 Ref o MHRA 3.3 Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Heavy? The Load. Is it. Bulky / unwieldy? Difficult to grasp? Unpredictable? Intrinsically harmful (sharp / hot/ hazardous)? Without lifting points or handles? Ensure that all arisings are cut to manageable sizes and that any heavy items are lifted by two persons, all operatives must be prepared to wait for assistance if required. Stacked material may be trapped, tangled or entwined, so may cause lifting to be more hazardous. Avoid dragging material free and ensure that items can be lifted easily and freely before moving. The use of a leaf grabber or similar equipment is recommended. es Constraints on posture, confined access? Poor ground conditions / variations in levels? Hot/cold/humid conditions? The working Environment Are there Access limitations? (ladders etc) Poor lighting conditions? Defined walkways or routes? As works are carried out on outdoor sites, there will be uncontrolled changes in level, ground conditions and uneven ground so trips and slip hazards are more likely to occur. Operatives to be sure their route is safe and clear to walk and free from hazard and obstruction. es Problems with visibility? Vehicle or plant movements? Issue Date:

10 Ref o MHRA 3.6 Task ame of Assessor Job Title Lifting mower cutting units and decks Simon Foley Location Quality Health and Environmental Manager Bath Area Signature 28 th ovember 2014 Review Details (Reviewed following change in equipment, activity or incident, or as a minimum on an annual basis) ame Steve Ayliffe ame ame ame Operative PPE requirements for this operation Safety Coveralls Gloves Eye Hearing Face Hard Hats Hi Viz Vest/ Clothing Dust Mask Wellington / / / / / / / / / / Specific PPE comments or requirements Likelihood Rating Given Severity of Outcome Rating Given Highly Unlikely 1 First Aid injury or minor property damage 1 Unlikely 2 Minor injury or property damage 2 Medium 3 Potential lost time injury or illness 3 Likely, may occur regularly 4 Major illness or injury 4 Highly Likely, almost certain to occur 5 Fatal/ disabling injury or serious ill health 5 L: 2 X S: 3 = 6 Low (1-4) Medium (5-12) High (13-25) o es o Issue Date:

11 Ref o MHRA 3.6 Part 1 The risk assessment Part 2 Control Measures Control Adequate? Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Holding loads away from trunk? The Task. Does it involve. Large vertical movements or reaching upwards/ outwards? Twisting or stooping? Long carrying distances? Strenuous pushing or pulling? Decks to be carried by hand hold points where fitted. Lifting to be carried out with safe techniques, avoid holding load away from body and keep close to stomach height to reduce strain/ effort. Avoid placing hands where trapping could occur. Do not rush work as this increases the risk of injury. es Unpredictable movement of loads? Repetitive rest or recovery or a work rate imposed by a process? The Individual. Would they be at greater risk due to. Requiring unusual strength or reach? An existing health problem, disability or limited capacity? Pregnancy? Age?, under 18s All persons to receive manual handling training. Activities to be carried out by physically fit operatives. Persons with prescribed existing injuries or illness should avoid carrying large decks or units. Pregnant operatives not to carry decks. Under 18s to be supervised to ensure safe techniques are followed and that unsafe practices are not carried out es Lack of specialist training? Issue Date:

12 Ref o MHRA 3.6 Element Hazards Details of controls/ methods to be used es or o Heavy? The Load. Is it. Bulky / unwieldy? Difficult to grasp? Unpredictable? Intrinsically harmful (sharp / hot/ hazardous)? Ensure that the deck/unit weighs no more than can be safely carried by the handles where fitted. This may mean that the deck is lifted by two or more persons; all operatives must be prepared to wait for assistance if required. Ensure that all cutting blades are removed or protected from contact with operatives hands. es Without lifting points or handles? Constraints on posture, confined access? Poor ground conditions / variations in levels? The working Environment Are there Hot/cold/humid conditions? Access limitations? (ladders etc) Poor lighting conditions? Defined walkways or routes? As these works are generally carried out in workshops, there should be no uncontrolled changes in level, ground conditions and uneven ground so trips and slip hazards are less likely to occur. Operatives to be sure their route is safe and clear to walk and free from hazard and obstruction. es Problems with visibility? Vehicle or plant movements? Issue Date: