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Related to moving and handling:
• Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act (1974)
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations
(1992 – amended 2004)
22 – Aim is to protect, employers, employees and the public
Your employer has responsibilities to…
• AVOID moving and handling activities if there is a risk of injury to you
• ASSESS moving and handling activities if it cannot be avoided
• REDUCE the risk of injury to employees as far as reasonably practicable
• REVIEW risk assessments regularly