Manual Handling

Task Description

Business Unit Site/Building

Title

Date Completed DD/MM/YYYY Review Date DD/MM/YYYY

RA Ref Number

Completed by Manager
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Persons at risk of Robertson employees Visitors Public
harm
Client Contractors Other

Known Hazards
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Manual Slip/Trip Work Area Noise Electric Vehicles Working Fire / Biological Cold Hot/Cold Falling Gases Chemicals
Fragile Cuts Asbestos
Handling Shock at Height Explosion Objects
Dust Roof Temps Surfaces

Additional Hazards Identified

Physical Injury Physical Agent Hazardous Substances Electrical Miscellaneous
Moving Parts of Machine Pressure Systems Ionising Radiation Micro Organisms High Voltage Weather Conditions Lone Working
Hand Power/Tools Lifting Equipment Lasers/Microwaves Vermin/Weils Disease Low Voltage Confined Spaces Waste Disposal
Access Equipment Crane Swept Areas Ultraviolet/Infra Red Fume/Grease/Vapour Shock/Burns/Explosion Restricted Access/Egress Environmental Impact
Working above Water Vibration Legionella Overhead/Buried Cables Overhead Obstructions Violence/Animals
Working above People Flammable Substances Poor Lighting Levels Nuisance to Neighbours
Excavation/Buried Services Explosive Substances Disturbance of Wildlife
RA Ref Number Date Completed Review Date

Risk Scoring Matrix

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 SEVERITY Evaluate the Risk

Trivial Minor Injury Over 7-Day Major Injury Fatality

Score Priority Action
Injury Injury

LIKELIHOOD 1 2 3 4 5 1-4 Low This represents a low risk, although control measures must be
maintained
Certain 5 5 10 15 20 25
5-8 Medium Action required to control risks. Interim measures may be necessary in
Very Likely 4 4 8 12 16 20 short term

Likely 3 3 6 9 12 15 9-12 Medium - High Action required to control risks. Interim measures are necessary

May Happen 2 2 4 6 8 10
15-25 High Actions required urgently to control risks. Further resources may be
Unlikely 1 1 2 3 4 5 required

Hazard Identified Potential harm Risk Score Existing Control Measures / Training Final Risk Score

L S Score L S Score

Manual Handling Operatives sustaining back
strain injury. Operative
sustaining injury to hands
and feet (dropping heavy
items). Damage to the
spine (slipped disc,
crushed vertebrae,
etc).Pulled or torn muscles
or ligaments. Broken
fingers or toes. Severe
cuts.
4 4 16 Prevent unnecessary lifting and carrying and repetitive lifting and carrying operations – use lifting aids (e.g. small 2 4 8
hydraulic hoist; trolley, wheelbarrow, motorised pallet truck etc) wherever practicable, ensuring operatives are
trained in their safe use. Reference to RRG-HS-23-PRD-001
Where use of lifting aids not reasonably practicable, operatives to be always trained in manual handling techniques
and practising safe lifting techniques.
Ensure that all activities involving manual handling have been thoroughly assessed prior to commencement
Assessment of manual handling activities to include consideration of individuals’ physical capabilities, the load,
environment, task and any other relevant factors. Task briefings to be held. Register to identify significant loads or
two person tasks to be confirmed by site management.
Site supervision to regularly review job tasks, storage arrangements, access etc. to minimise unnecessary materials
movement.

Gloves must be worn at all times to protect against hand injuries. Reference Manual Handling Operations 1992
Regulation 4(1) and Schedule 1

Review (Annual or as required)

Reviewer Name Reviewers Signature Any Amendments Made Y/N (please state sections(s)) Date Reviewed

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 Health and Safety Risk sign off

Declaration by Robertson Employee involved in the activity detailed above: I fully understand the activity outlined above and the risk control measures that I must implement, I have received
sufficient information, instruction and training so as to enable me to conduct this activity with the minimum of risk to myself, or others.

Operative Name: Signature: Supervisors Name: Date: Operative Name: Signature: Supervisors Name: Date:

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