2023-05-02_LIFT_V3

Technical training

Lift Standard / V3 2023-05-02

T - Task

I – Individual(s)

L - Load

E - Environment

For Task considerations should include:

a.

no suitable handling aid available

b.

holding loads away from torso

c.

lifting below knee height or above shoulder height

d. carrying, pushing, pulling or precise positioning of the load reaching upwards

e.

twisting or stooping

f.

large vertical movement

g.

long carrying distances

h.

strenuous pushing or pulling

i.

unpredictable movement of loads

j.

frequent or prolonged physical effort

k.

lifting for a longer period of time

l.

insufficient rest or recovery

m. team effort 2

n.

a work rate imposed by a process

For Individual(s) capability considerations should include:

a. pose a risk to those with a health problem or a physical or learning difficulty

b.

no warm-up

c. require unusual capability previous and pre-existing injuries

d.

pose a risk to those who are pregnant

e.

pose a risk to new workers/young people

f.

require special information/training

2 Team handling is, in general, not a legitimate substitute for using handling aids

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