Manual handling including delivery and handling of stock
Persons exposed
Type of assessment
Hazards and control measures
Hazard
• Danger Back Injury
• Danger Bodily Injury
• Falling Objects
• Manual handling
• Poor Housekeeping
• Pregnant Workers
• Tripping and obstruction hazards
• Working at Height
• Fall from height whilst placing items on displays.
• Good Housekeeping Observed
• Delivery to storage point
• Large parcels decanted into manageable size
• Load weights reduced by decanting if necessary.
• Area Kept Clear
• Manual handling training
• Handling assessments for awkward/heavy items
• Manual handling assessments completed for items of significance.
• First aid procedures in place
• Mobile access step provided
• Displays arranged with light items uppermost
• Light items only on high display.
• Heavier items stored at below waist height.
• Suitable Trolley Truck Provided
• Mechanical handling equipment (trolley etc) provided.
• Only trained staff deal with deliveries.
• Stock area arranged for easy access (no constraints on posture etc).
• Only trained/nominated staff to move furniture.