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Manual Handling: Moving/using equipment, tables, boxes, etc. Loading/unloading vehicles, Injury due to poor lifting techniques. students, visitors Maintain good posture when lifting or lowering equipment; Avoid twisting or bending to reduce the chance of back injury; Wear protective gloves to reduce the risk of damage to hands; Do not single-handedly attempt to lift anything that is “too heavy”; Be aware of awkward shaped loads and unevenly balanced loads. Manual handling training has been completed by the organiser and best practice will be shared should this be needed. Estates Services are setting up the tables and chairs. Low Working at height (e.g. on ladders / step ladders to decorate Injury due to fall from height, falling objects, etc. Staff, students, visitors Step stool and ladder risk assessments and For set up of the Q&A stage set (7ft banners) low step ladders required to help join banners together with magnetic strips. Low Slip / Trip / Falls Poor lighting, trailing cables, discarded litter, obstructions in walkways, poor housekeeping Staff, students, visitors General ‘good housekeeping’ procedures; Walkways to be kept clear. Cables to be taped down/covered. Floor socket covers kept closed. Potential trip hazards to be monitored by events team. General inspections by Building Manager. Fault / maintenance reporting procedures. Low Personal medication needs Pre-existing medical conditions worsened by a particular activity Staff, students, visitors Persons advised to ensure personal are met and to inform staff where appropriate. Specific risk assessment as required for persons with pre-existing medical conditions which may be worsened by the activity or egress to the building in the event of fire alarm activation. Low
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