Rules & Regulations
Manual Handling
Material Handling Safety Precautions
Manual Handling is the movement of loads by lifting and carrying by hand. Where practicable, mechanical means should be used such as a lift trucks, pallet trucks and trollies to reduce the need for manual handling.
There must be adequate lighting and clear aisles to allow loads to be carried without the risk of tripping and falling.
Operatives moving loads should consider wearing safety boots. In conjunction with local and venue guidelines, heavy loads may need boots with toe protection to protect the feet from dropped loads.
Factors that should be considered when manual handling are:
• Weight of load
• Size and shape of load
• Posture during manual handling
• The distance the load has to be lifted
• Frequency of manual handling
• Working environment
• Capability of person
