Expert scores for lifting tasks

This page offers general risk reduction measures associated with lifting operations

Risk Factors	Score	Reason
Load weight	R = 6	Definite red as clearly in the R=6 category. Possible load weight solutions
Hand distance from lower back	R = 6	Poor, not really to do with the environment but more poor lifting technique. Possible hand distance from lower back solutions
Vertical lift	R = 3	Lifting from floor level when taking from bottom layer of pallet Possible vertical list solutions
Trunk twisting / sideways bending	R = 2	Lots of twisting and sideways bending Possible trunk twisting / sideways bending solutions
Postural constraint	A = 1	Slightly restricted between the conveyor, rear wall and pallet Possible postural constraint solutions
Grip on load	A = 1	Fingers are clamped at 90º Possible grip on load solutions
Floor Surface	G = 0	No problems Possible floor surface solutions
Other environmental factors	None	No problems

Other risk factors

The operative is required to apply an element of force to the load to push each creel onto the spindle.The operative has no control over the pace of his work. The speed in which the creels move along the conveyor dictate the speed in which the operative is required to work.