Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Question 1

what does this act do?

Answer 1

aim to protect workers from injuries caused by manual handling activities

Question 2

what are key aspects of this act?

Answer 2

1. risk assessment of manual handling
2. reduce hazardous manual handling
3. provide equipment to reduce manual handling

Question 3

what must be included in manual handling training?

Answer 3

1. how to use mechanical aids , e.g. a hoist
2. techniques
3. info about risk factors