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2) SWP-02 Manual Handling

This document provides a safe work procedure for manual handling to prevent injuries. It outlines responsibilities for managers and supervisors to minimize handling needs, assess tasks, and educate employees. Employees must properly use equipment and report physical limitations. Guidelines describe proper lifting techniques like keeping the back straight, lifting with legs, and holding loads close. Precautions advise against twisting, jerking motions or lifting while tired or injured.

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2) SWP-02 Manual Handling

This document provides a safe work procedure for manual handling to prevent injuries. It outlines responsibilities for managers and supervisors to minimize handling needs, assess tasks, and educate employees. Employees must properly use equipment and report physical limitations. Guidelines describe proper lifting techniques like keeping the back straight, lifting with legs, and holding loads close. Precautions advise against twisting, jerking motions or lifting while tired or injured.

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TRADE ENTREPRENEUR ENGINEERING DOC NO.

: SWP-02
PTE LTD REV. : A

SHEET : 1 OF 3
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

Rev. Description of Change Clause

A Initial Release N.A.

Prepared/Reviewed By

Choo Min Meng 2nd May 2011

________________________ __________________________ ____________________


(Signature) (Project Co-ordinator) (Date)

Approved By

________________________ __________________________ ____________________


(Signature) (Director) (Date)
TRADE ENTREPRENEUR ENGINEERING DOC NO. : SWP-02
PTE LTD REV. : A

SHEET : 2 OF 3
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

1. Purpose : To define a procedure for manual handling in order to prevent/ minimize injury to
workmen during manual handling.

2. Scope : This procedure applies to all workplace.

3. Reference : Nil

4. Definition : Nil

5. Responsibility :

5.1 The Department manager/ Person-in-charge (PIC) and Supervisors shall be responsible for
ensuring that all workmen are briefed on the safe work procedure.

6. Procedure :

6.1 The Department Manager/ PIC and Supervisors shall as far as reasonably practicable

 Minimize the need for manual handling


 Where it is required assess handling tasks
 Reduce risk of personal injury as a result of manual handling
 Provide information to the employee on how to reduce the risk of personal injury.

6.2 The employees shall

 make full and proper use of any equipment or system of work provided by the employer.
 inform the employer of any existing physical conditions that might affect their ability to
undertake manual handling operations safely.
TRADE ENTREPRENEUR ENGINEERING DOC NO. : SWP-02
PTE LTD REV. : A

SHEET : 3 OF 3
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE EFF DATE : 2nd May 2011

TITLE: MANUAL HANDLING

 6.3 Precautions

DO NOT…
 Lift with wet or oily hands
 Turn by rotating at the waist
 Lift heavy items if you are not in good physical condition
 Jerk to lift an object off a surface
 Drop an item to put it down
 Run when carrying
 Hurry up or down stairs or ramps
 Carry items by straps or tapes

6.4 Proper Handling Techniques

Step 1: Assess the load and plan the lift. Do you need help? Can you use some lifting equipment?
Clear the path of any obstructions.
Step 2: Feet apart (shoulder width) one foot ahead of the other in the direction of the intended
movement. Grasp the object firmly and hold the object close to the body.
Step 3: Knees bent (not squat) - again most effective power from thigh muscles mid position the
best. Lift the object by pushing up on your legs. Avoid jerking or twisting your back. Keep
back straight - not necessarily vertical (15-20 degrees from vertical is all right). Centre of
gravity over the load.
Step 4: Ensure feet are stable and have good grip on the object before moving off. Keep arms
close to the body - nearer the centre of gravity.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

7. Attachment

7.1 Nil.

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