Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Question 1

what year was the manual handling operations regulations introduced?

Answer 1

1992

Question 2

what are the key features of the manual handling operations regulations 1992?

Answer 2

• outlines different techniques on how to lift heavy things
• all staff and employees should be taught and trained in manual handling
• before lifting heavy items, the person has to plan a lift before they carry items and should ask for help when doing lifting alone
• the clothing worn has to be appropriate and you should never wear tight jeans or skirt when lifting

Question 3

what are some of the key aspects of the manual handling operations regulations?

Answer 3

• avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as is reasonably practicable
• assess any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided
• reduce the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable

Question 4

what must employers and employees do to follow the manual handling operations regulation?

Answer 4

• EMPLOYERS must comply with risk assessments requirements set out to carrying out a risk assessment on manual handling tasks
• EMPLOYEE: make full use of any safe system of manual handing that is put in place
• EMPLOYEE: follow appropriate systems of work laid down for their safety
• make proper use of equipment provided for their safety
• co-operate with their employer on health and safety matters
• ensure they do not put others at risk

Question 5

what are the ranking measures that the MHOR 1992 put how for dealing with risks from manual handling?

Answer 5

• first: avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far is reasonably practicable
• second: assess any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided
• third: reduce the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable

Question 6

how does the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 promote health, safety and security in HSC and CC settings?

Answer 6

• act requires that employers avoid hazardous manual handling tasks where possible and assess those that cannot be avoided
• it requires that employers eliminate or reduce the risks associated with manual handling tasks
• it requires employers to provide information, training and supervision about safe moving and handing