Schedule 1 FACTORS TO WHICH THE EMPLOYER MUST HAVE REGARD AND QUESTIONS HE MUST CONSIDER WHEN MAKING AN ASSESSMENT OF MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONSI1

Do they involve:

• holding or manipulating loads at distance from trunk?

• unsatisfactory bodily movement or posture, especially:

  • twisting the trunk?

  • stooping?

  • reaching upwards?

• excessive movement of loads, especially:

  • excessive lifting or lowering distances?

  • excessive carrying distances?

• excessive pushing or pulling of loads?

• risk of sudden movement of loads?

• frequent or prolonged physical effort?

• insufficient rest or recovery periods?

• a rate of work imposed by a process?

Are they:

• heavy?

• bulky or unwieldy?

• difficult to grasp?

• unstable, or with contents likely to shift?

• sharp, hot or otherwise potentially damaging?

Are there:

• space constraints preventing good posture?

• uneven, slippery or unstable floors?

• variations in level of floors or work surfaces?

• extremes of temperature or humidity?

• conditions causing ventilation problems or gusts of wind?

• poor lighting conditions?

Does the job:

• require unusual strength, height, etc?

• create a hazard to those who might reasonably be considered to be pregnant or to have a health problem?

• require special information or training for its safe performance?