RGS Cleaning Ltd — Risk Assessments Download spreadsheet
Risk Assessment RA 11

Manual handling including delivery and handling of stock

AssessmentRA 11
Date of assessment / review01/04/2026
Area / locationNationwide
Review period12months or 1st April whichever is sooner

Persons exposed

Employees Contractors Visitors / public

Type of assessment

Initial Change / incident review

Hazards and control measures

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Hazard

Hazard(s)

• 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.

Control measure(s)

• 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.

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going