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GWO Advance Rescue Refresher Training / V5 02052025
Pushing and pulling risk assessment In pushing and pulling operations, the load might be slid, rolled, or moved on wheels. Observe the worker’s general posture during the operation. Figure 2 shows some acceptable push/pull postures. The task is likely to be low risk if:
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the force is applied with the hands
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the torso is largely upright and not twisted
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the hands are between hip and shoulder height
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the distance moved without a pause or break is no more than about 20m
When do I need to make a more detailed assessment?
If the load can be moved and controlled very easily, for example with one hand, you do not need to do a more detailed assessment. You should make a more detailed assessment using, for example, the RAPP tool or full risk assessment checklists (or equivalent) if:
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the posture shows that the task requires significant forces, for example, leaning
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here are extra risk factors like slopes, uneven floors, constricted spaces or trapping hazards
Figure Annex 3.2 Acceptable push/pull postures
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Aggravating factors The aggravating factors of the lifting operation must be considered which, individually and especially in combination, will enhance the strain on the musculo-skeletal system posing a risk of injury and manual handling harmful to health.
Examples of aggravating factors, categorised related to the four elements of the TILE principle:
Basic Dynamic Risk Assessment – Title Principle All manual handling tasks should be preceded by a basic dynamic risk assessment carried out by the persons planning to carry out the task before commencing the activity. This can be conducted using the simple and well-known TILE principle.
T – Task
I – Individual(s)
L – Load
E – Environment
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