AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Manual Handling Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-12 Date: 27th January 2020

1 27/01/2020 Gareth Haines Tom David Tom David Initial Issue

Issue Date Author Reviewed Approved Reason for Change
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AVANTIS

Procedure Name: Manual Handling Issue No: 1

Procedure Ref: AV-SWP-12 Date: 27th January 2020

POLICY
Avantis recognises that the manual handling of loads presents a risk of physical injury. Manual handling is,
however, an unavoidable part of our business and the company intends to reduce these risks to the lowest level
that is reasonably practicable

ARRANGEMENTS
Avoidance of Manual Handling Operations
Avantis will ensure that operations involving hazardous manual handling are avoided, so far as is reasonably
practicable, through ergonomic design of the workplace, activities and the provision of automated or mechanical
aids.

RISK ASSESSMENT
Unless the risks are insignificant, a risk assessment will be carried out of all manual-handling operations by a
competent person and corresponding safe working procedure(s) developed.

INFORMATION AND TRAINING

Information and training will be provided to employees who may be required to carry out manual handling
operations.

RECORDS
Records will be kept of:

• risk assessments and safe working procedures

• information and training provided

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