Manual handling hazards Pallet trucks to be used only by trained employees. Back, muscle and upper limb strains Follow manufacturer's user instructions where these are available Pallet Trucks to be maintained by competent persons and in accordance with manufacturer's guidance. Falling loads Wheels and castors maintained in a clean condition to ensure their free running. Crushing injuries to feet Wheels to be checked to ensure they are free running before use. Floors and walkways to be maintained to keep them of obstructions. Striking people, stationary objects Pallet forks to be fully engaged under the pallet before lifting and structures Impact injuries Pallet trucks must not be overloaded. Employees must be trained to be able to test or assess the weight of a pallet before moving it. Loaded pallet trucks to be moved by pulling rather than by pushing, except when manoeuvring in tight Overloaded and unevenly loaded Cuts and bruises situations. trucks Avoid using pallet trucks on slopes or uneven surfaces, where possible. Obtain assistance if necessary. Slips, trips and falls Employees must ensure that the load is stacked securely. Do not continue with moving if the load becomes Uneven and sloping routes unstable. Get assistance. Employees must ensure that surrounding area is clear of risk of trapping people’s feet before lowering. Who may be affected by the Possible fractures to bones task/activity? When not in use, pallet trucks must be safely stored away from walkways, fire escape routes and traffic routes. Compass employees/Agency staff Spillages to be cleaned up as they occur and wet floor warning signs used when appropriate. Implement manual handling safety precautions. Customers / Client Employees operating pallet trucks must wear safety footwear with reinforced toe caps. Delivery Personnel Employees must not ride on the load or the forks. COM 17 VIOLENCE AT WORK RISK ASSESSMENT This violence at work risk assessment must be completed and any identified actions implemented so as to ensure that arrangements are in to minimise risks to employees, so far as is reasonably practicable. Review this assessment every 12 months or sooner if there are any significant changes in the likelihood of a violent incident or changes in work arrangements and following any violence at work incident.
Manual handling hazards Falling loads Striking people, stationary objects and structures Overloaded and unevenly loaded trucks Uneven and sloping routes Who may be affected by the task/activity? Compass employees/Agency staff Customers / Client Delivery Personnel Back, muscle and upper limb strains Crushing injuries to feet Impact injuries Cuts and bruises Slips, trips and falls Possible fractures to bones Pallet trucks to be used only by trained employees. Follow manufacturer's user instructions where these are available Pallet Trucks to be maintained by competent persons and in accordance with manufacturer's guidance. Wheels and castors maintained in a clean condition to ensure their free running. Wheels to be checked to ensure they are free running before use. Floors and walkways to be maintained to keep them of obstructions. Pallet forks to be fully engaged under the pallet before lifting Pallet trucks must not be overloaded. Employees must be trained to be able to test or assess the weight of a pallet before moving it. Loaded pallet trucks to be moved by pulling rather than by pushing, except when manoeuvring in tight situations. Avoid using pallet trucks on slopes or uneven surfaces, where possible. Obtain assistance if necessary. Employees must ensure that the load is stacked securely. Do not continue with moving if the load becomes unstable. Get assistance. Employees must ensure that surrounding area is clear of risk of trapping people’s feet before lowering. When not in use, pallet trucks must be safely stored away from walkways, fire escape routes and traffic routes. Spillages to be cleaned up as they occur and wet floor warning signs used when appropriate. Implement manual handling safety precautions. Employees operating pallet trucks must wear safety footwear with reinforced toe caps. Employees must not ride on the load or the forks. COM 17 VIOLENCE AT WORK RISK ASSESSMENT This violence at work risk assessment must be completed and any identified actions implemented so as to ensure that arrangements are in to minimise risks to employees, so far as is reasonably practicable. Review this assessment every 12 months or sooner if there are any significant changes in the likelihood of a violent incident or changes in work arrangements and following any violence at work incident.
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