MANUAL HANDLING
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (revised 1999) are often thought to cover only lifting. They actually relate to all the following:-

•Lifting and lowering
•Pushing and pulling
•Twisting
•Carrying
•Multi-person operations
•Working in awkward positions

Employers are required to assess the work and tasks being done, and to avoid manual handling operations that involve a risk of injury.

Staff should also therefore be trained in manual handling procedures i.e. how not to lift etc.

Here's a flow chart for following the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

 City of Plymouth UNISON's Health and Safety Officer is Dave Young on 304107