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Safety : Manual Handling

Preamble

The duties required of cleaning staff includes a large degree of manual handling.

Cleaning Services staff are therefore required to follow best practices in manual handling to reduce physical stress and minimise the risk of injury.

 

Policy

In accordance with the University Safety and Health Manual Handling Policy, the Cleaning Services section reviews work stations and tasks, and provides equipment and training to minimise staff injury caused by incorrect manual handling procedures.

 

Procedures

Responsible person

Action

Manager, Safety and Health

Carries out Manual Handling Assessment based upon the following considerations :

  • work posture and position
  • workplace and work station layout
  • work organisation
  • work environment
  • duration, frequency and distance of manual handling
  • weights and forces
  • characteristics of loads and equipment
  • skills and experience
  • age
  • clothing
  • special needs

Date created:
July 2002

Approved by:

Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Previous edits:

Responsible:

Environmental Manager

Date for review:

2003

File reference:

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