Manual Handling

The Manual Handling Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) sets out step-by-step safe processes for the risks and requirements of manual handling tasks, so your workers have clear guidelines that reduce the risk of injury.

It identifies the manual handling hazards, sets out the precautions to control them, and gives the steps for a standard lift and for team handling when a team lift is required as a last resort.

A Manual Handling Risk Assessment Form is included, for assessing repetitive or sustained movements, postures and forces, long duration, high or sudden force and vibration.

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