Hazard
Lifting and moving heavy loads
Who or what could be harmed?
Employees
How could harm occur?
Manual handling injuries
Hazard B
Risk 2
Existing safety measures
Care taken when moving any heavy and large objects
Read the Manual handling section of the H&S manual
Do not lift above capabilities
Seek assistance when need
Some specific items needing care are: bags of spuds (25kg), blocks of oil (12.5kg), cases of fish (20kg), batter (16kg), cases of drinks (15kg)
Spud procedure: bags are rolled or lifted using two people on to potato tanks then tipped in to the rumbler using the machine as a pivot
PPE required
Gloves as required
Relevant documents, records & notes. Relevant section(s) of H&S File
H&S Manual / Manual Handling and Lifting Operations
H&S Manual / PPE- Quarterly H&S Checks / Human Resources, PPE & First Aid section
Recommended new controls to further reduce risk
Develop a H&S Course for Employees that covers Manual Handling (actioned)
Created/refreshed
RB 20/02/2020
Next review date
06/02/2026
Reviewed
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