Health and Safety
Executive / Commission
Musculoskeletal disorders
This page offers general risk reduction measures associated with carrying operations
| Risk Factors |
Score |
Reason |
| A = 4 |
25 kg box one carry every 20 seconds (approx.) |
|
| G = 0 |
No problems |
|
| R = 2 |
Example of holding a load with one hand therefore a definite red |
|
| A = 1 |
Restricted posture as the operative must negotiate and alter his posture to get under the pipe. Not severe as working in an attic etc. |
|
| A = 1 or |
This is quite difficult with it being a one handed lift. It is
either A / 1 as he can hold and support it firmly to the body or R
/ 2 as it is with one hand and possibly unsteady? |
|
| G = 0 |
No problems |
|
| Other environmental factors |
None |
No problems |
A=1 |
Definitely between 4m -10m |
|
| A = 2 |
Some trip hazards laid around the floor in the corridor |
