LO2 - Legalisation: manual handling operations regulations 1992

Question 1

what are the 3 main ideas of this act - that employers must do?

Answer 1

1. employers must avoid hazardous manual handling task where possible and access those that cannot be avoided
2. employers must eliminate or reduce risks associated with manual handling task.
3. employers must provide information, training and supervision about moving and lifting safely.

Question 2

how do you reduce the risk of injury?

Answer 2

1. encourage individuals to move independently where possible.
2. plan every lift before to stay safe.
3. use lifting aids, when possible, when people can’t move independently or when lifting heavy equipment.
4. avoid twisting when lifting
5. avoid lifting from the floor
6. keep the load close to your body
7. avoid repetitive lifts.