JSEA RM-11/SCS Health & Safety Management System
Manual Handling of Materials & Equipment
Responsive Maintenance · Rev 1.0 · Approved master — controlled document
MEDIUM
Task steps, hazards and controls
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| Step | Hazards | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Assess the load and the route | Overexertion, slips and trips, restricted access, stairs, steps and thresholds | Assess weight and grip, clear and light the route, use the shortest safe path, plan rest points, break loads down |
| Lift and carry | Back, shoulder and hand injuries, dropped loads, crush injuries | Correct technique — close to the body, bend knees, no twisting; team lift with one caller; gloves for grip and sharp edges |
| Move materials to height | Falls while carrying, dropped materials onto people below | Never carry loads on ladders — hoist, use a platform, or pass hand-to-hand; exclusion zone below |
| Store and restrain | Falling stacked materials, vehicle load shift, occupant access to materials | Stack low and stable, restrain loads in the vehicle, store substances in locked bunded storage away from occupants |
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Assess the load and the route
Hazards
Overexertion, slips and trips, restricted access, stairs, steps and thresholds
Critical controls
Assess weight and grip, clear and light the route, use the shortest safe path, plan rest points, break loads down
Critical controls
- Route assessed and cleared before carrying
- Team lift or mechanical aid for awkward or heavy loads
- No carrying of loads up or down ladders
Minimum PPE
Safety footwearGlovesHi-vis clothingBack support where assessed
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