Department of education manual handling

• Characteristics of loads and equipment making manual handling difficult or more strenuous. • Work organisation and environment which reduce rest or increase strain. • Presence of vibration. Personal factors including age, skills, experience, clothing and special . Manual Materials Handling and Back Safety By Stephen B. Randall George Jeter Editor N.C. Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety and Health 4 W. Edenton St. Raleigh, NC Cherie K. Berry Commissioner of Labor. guides and documents the risk management process for manual tasks (e.g. supporting, lifting, sliding) related to assisting students with physical impairments access the curriculum or perform daily living tasks. aims to reduce the risk of staff injury through risk management and good decision making. is to be completed in conjunction with HLS-PR Manual Tasks – assisting students with physical .

The purpose of this procedure is to outline how potentially hazardous manual handling tasks in the Department of Education and Training (the Department) workplaces are identified, assessed, controlled, monitored and reviewed. Scope. This procedure applies to all Department Schools, central and regional offices. Use appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment to meet customer needs within own scope of responsibility. Package loads appropriately for easy handling. Follow lifting limitations prescribed within relevant guidelines. Use safe work practices in handling loads. Department of Education. Organisational Safety and Wellbeing. MANUAL HANDLING OF RUBBISH. Avoid manually lifting heavy loads. Always maintain a high level of good hygiene practice and safety awareness. POTENTIAL HAZARDS. Repetition of movementAwkward postureDuration of task - over exertion.

• Characteristics of loads and equipment making manual handling difficult or more strenuous. • Work organisation and environment which reduce rest or increase strain. • Presence of vibration. Personal factors including age, skills, experience, clothing and special needs which might make manual handling more strenuous. Manual Materials Handling and Back Safety By Stephen B. Randall George Jeter Editor N.C. Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety and Health 4 W. Edenton St. Raleigh, NC Cherie K. Berry Commissioner of Labor. Use appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment to meet customer needs within own scope of responsibility. Package loads appropriately for easy handling. Follow lifting limitations prescribed within relevant guidelines. Use safe work practices in handling loads. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. 2.