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Risk factors – the task Do the manual handling tasks referred to in (g) on the front page involve any of the following? (Put an X in the relevant boxes.) Task 1 Task 2 Task 3
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3
Awkward position
Lifting a dependent weight
Stooping
Holding load away from body
Reaching
Is the task repetitive?
Twisting
Lifting weight from below knees or
Pushing/pulling
above shoulders
Additional comments/summary of risk factors above (relate to tasks). How do these things affect risk to service user or carer?
Risk factors – the environment Locations in which the tasks are completed
Location 1
Location 2
Location 3
Do any of the above have the following risk factors? (Put an X in the relevant boxes.) Location Location Location 1 2 3
Location 1
Limited space
Uncontrolled pets
Stairs/slopes
Electrical hazards
Poor lighting
Excessive furniture
Clutter
Difference in furniture height
Hazardous flooring
Lack of space under bed
Trip/slip hazards
Low working surface
Location Location 2 3
Additional comments /summary of risk factors above and how they affect risks to service user or carer:
List current manual handling equipment in use Equipment name: YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
Is the service in date? Is it in good condition? Does it belong to service user? Does it belong to ICES? Are there disposable slides?
YES/NO
If so, are they labelled as disposable?
YES/NO
Is the Safe Working Load of all equipment appropriate for the service user? YES/NO Is there any other equipment required to perform safely any of the tasks or any follow up work required? Give details and order from OT/ICES store now (date equipment requested and by whom).
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