Manual Handling

Manual Handling

There are numerous activities at our events that involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling – also known as ‘manual handling’. Most of these tasks are like those that we do in our everyday life. However, some of them we may have to do more frequently when at events or may involve larger, heavier, or more awkward loads. Others may involve movement over longer distances or the need to negotiate changes in level that we may not be faced with at home. For these reasons, some tasks will present a risk of injury to the person performing them, such as muscular strains or the spraining of joints. There will be occasions where sharp items may need to be handled, such as a broken item, presenting a risk of cuts/lacerations if handled directly.

Because of the above-mentioned risks, we provide the following advice to help avoid accidents or injuries.