TRADE ENTREPRENEUR ENGINEERING DOC NO.

: SWP-02
PTE LTD REV. : A

SHEET : 1 OF 3
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

Rev. Description of Change Clause

A Initial Release N.A.

Prepared/Reviewed By

Choo Min Meng 2nd May 2011

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(Signature) (Project Co-ordinator) (Date)

Approved By

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(Signature) (Director) (Date)
 TRADE ENTREPRENEUR ENGINEERING DOC NO. : SWP-02
PTE LTD REV. : A

SHEET : 2 OF 3
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

1. Purpose : To define a procedure for manual handling in order to prevent/ minimize injury to
workmen during manual handling.

2. Scope : This procedure applies to all workplace.

3. Reference : Nil

4. Definition : Nil

5. Responsibility :

5.1 The Department manager/ Person-in-charge (PIC) and Supervisors shall be responsible for
ensuring that all workmen are briefed on the safe work procedure.

6. Procedure :

6.1 The Department Manager/ PIC and Supervisors shall as far as reasonably practicable

 Minimize the need for manual handling

 Where it is required assess handling tasks
 Reduce risk of personal injury as a result of manual handling
 Provide information to the employee on how to reduce the risk of personal injury.

6.2 The employees shall

 make full and proper use of any equipment or system of work provided by the employer.
 inform the employer of any existing physical conditions that might affect their ability to
undertake manual handling operations safely.
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

 6.3 Precautions

DO NOT…
 Lift with wet or oily hands
 Turn by rotating at the waist
 Lift heavy items if you are not in good physical condition
 Jerk to lift an object off a surface
 Drop an item to put it down
 Run when carrying
 Hurry up or down stairs or ramps
 Carry items by straps or tapes

6.4 Proper Handling Techniques

Step 1: Assess the load and plan the lift. Do you need help? Can you use some lifting equipment?
Clear the path of any obstructions.
Step 2: Feet apart (shoulder width) one foot ahead of the other in the direction of the intended
movement. Grasp the object firmly and hold the object close to the body.
Step 3: Knees bent (not squat) - again most effective power from thigh muscles mid position the
best. Lift the object by pushing up on your legs. Avoid jerking or twisting your back. Keep
back straight - not necessarily vertical (15-20 degrees from vertical is all right). Centre of
gravity over the load.
Step 4: Ensure feet are stable and have good grip on the object before moving off. Keep arms
close to the body - nearer the centre of gravity.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

7. Attachment

7.1 Nil.