Manual Handling
IfHazardous theremanual is a serious injury or illness, a death or a dangerous incident, you must report it to us immediately on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation may be needed.
You must take care not to disturb the incident scene until an inspector arrives at the site, or until direction is given by an inspector. You can help an injured person and ensure safety of the site.
Incidentstasks can be notifiedharmful 24to hoursworkers’ health and safety. Workplaces must put in place measures to protect workers from injuries and diseases.
Manual tasks, also known as manual handling, involve using your body to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move, hold, or restrain any person, animal, or thing. Manual tasks cover a day,wide 7range daysof aactivities, week by calling 13 10 50.
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provide first aidpushing andmake sure the worker gets the right carepullingrecordliftingitandin theregister of injuriesloweringnotifycarryingyourandinsurer within 48 hours.restraining.
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