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glazing installation windows glass doors. Varying floor levels making it difficult to use trolley or mechanical aid. Location of storage area and distance glass is to be carried. Small narrow loading bays; tight corners and restricted space that will impact on the ability to use a powered mechanical aid during unloading and movement on site. Characterisitics of the glass. Loading bay of suffient size to allow use of mechanical aid for movement of glass on deck. Use electronic pallet jack (EPJ) for movement of glass on site. Use well designed trolley specifically for handling glass. Use lighter materials and frame components. Use smart integrated design methods to reduce overall number of installations. Use vacuum cups for handling the glass. Work scheduling so it: includes task variety includes appropriate breaks, rest and recovery accommodates for extended shifts manages in the workload (e.g. enough staff working, rotation to other tasks). Regular maintenance of mechanical aids, trolleys and hand tools. Multi-skilling of work teams. Team lifting. Competency based training to workers about hazardous manual tasks including: windows/glass handling and installation process safe system of work use mechanical aids and appropriate hand tools team lifing procedures. Construction cycle phases Activity Tasks with risk of MSD Sources of risk in addition to the detailed in the Manual tasks risk register Control examples Substitution, isolation and engineering Adminstrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) Internal fixtures fixing and setting Manually carrying sheets. Fixing sheets to and ceilings Plasterboard is large, awkward and difficult to grasp and handle, and heavy if sound or fire rated. Poor access and for use of mechanical aid or trolley. Use pre-fabricated units craned into place. Choose lighter weight plasterboard. Choose alternative material. Order sheets in smaller sizes. Loading bay of suffient size to use of EPJ. PC to liaise with contractor to ensure materials are placed close to work area and is evenly distributed. Planning – store sheets close to where work is being done before internal frames erected. Work scheduling so it: includes task variety
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