Manual Handling Operations 1992

Question 1

what types of manual handling activities does this act apply to?

Answer 1

• lifting
• lowering
• carrying
• pulling
• pushing
• load can be inanimate or animate (animal/person)

Question 2

what are the employers responsibilities under the manual handling operations 1992?

Answer 2

employers must try to;
- avoid need for hazardous manual handling
- assess the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling that cannot be avoided
- reduce the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling

Question 3

what are the employees responsibilities under the manual handling operations 1992?

Answer 3

• always follow guidelines for work as laid down by their employer
• use all equipment provided for their safety
• co-operate with their employers on H&S matters
• tell their employer if they come across any hazardous handling
• make sure their activities don’t put others at risk

Question 4

what are the regulations on training under the manual handling operations 1992?

Answer 4

• training should be received by all staff
• training programmes should cover all manual handling risks, injuries, safety and mechanical aids