Manual Handling
IMPORTANT.
With regards to the Manual Handling Operations, 1992
Regulations, the following lift operation exceeds the recommended
weight for a one man lift.
General recommendations when handling
Clear the route before attempting the lift.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend
using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. Do not twist –
reposition feet instead. If 2 persons performing lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not
lean forward/sideways. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves
with good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good grip.
Always use assistance if required.
Removal of carton from delivery van
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position on
truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend
using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons
performing lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during lift. Always use
assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation –
ground floor.
Recommend 2 person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position on
truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend
using legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons per-
forming lift, ensure co-ordinated
movements during lift. Clear the route
before attempting the lift. If removing boiler from truck straddle the load
and tilt forwards to facilitate secure grip. Ensure safe lifting techniques
are used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Do not twist – repo-
sition feet instead. Take care to
avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet
surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs. Always use assistance if
required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation –
first or higher floor, cellar.
Recommend 2-person lift or 1 person with use of sack truck. If 1 person
is performing lift, straddle the load, tilt and place carton into position on
truck. Recommend secure appliance onto truck with suitable straps.
Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend us-
ing legs. Keep load as close to body as possible. If 2 persons perform-
ing lift, ensure co-ordinated movements during lift. Avoid upper body/top
heavy bending - do not lean forward/sideways. Clear the route before
attempting the lift. If removing boiler from truck straddle the load and
tilt forwards to facilitate secure grip. Ensure safe lifting techniques are
used – keep back straight – bend using legs. Do not twist – reposition
feet instead. Take care to avoid trip hazards, slippery or wet surfaces
and when climbing steps and stairs. Always use assistance if required.
Carriage of carton from point of delivery to point of installation –
roofspace.
Recommend 2-person lift. Ensure co-ordinated movements during
lift. Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean forward/side-
ways. Clear the route before attempting the lift. Take care to avoid trip
hazards, slippery or wet surfaces and when climbing steps and stairs.
When transferring appliance into roofspace, recommend 1 person to be
in roofspace to receive the appliance and other person to be below to
pass up and support appliance. Ensure safe lifting techniques are used
– keep back straight – bend using legs. Keep load as close to body as
possible. Always use assistance if required. It is assumed safe access,
flooring and adequate lighting are provided in the roof space. It is
recommended a risk assessment of the roof space area be carried out
before moving the appliance into the area to take into account access,
stability of flooring, lighting and other factors, and appropriate measures
taken.
Unpacking of appliance from carton.
Recommend 2 persons unpack appliance from carton. Always keep
working area clear. Cut the carton straps, lift carton up and slide over
polystyrene end packs. Remove top polystyrene pack with fittings.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – no obstructions.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place. Fit bracket
securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position. Obtain firm
grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure stable bal-
ance achieved and lift upwards to position in place on bracket. Ensure
safe lifting techniques are used – keep back straight – bend using
legs - when lifting load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet
instead. Keep boiler as close as possible to body throughout lift to
minimise strain on back. Ensure co-ordinated movements to ensure
equal spread of weight of load. Always use assistance if required.
Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good grip to protect
against sharp edges and ensure good grip when handling appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – above worktop,
foreseeable obstructions etc.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place. Fit bracket
securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position. Obtain firm grip
on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, onto worktop if practicable.
Ensure stable balance achieved and lift upwards to position in place on
bracket. If 2 persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at front and
sides/base of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated movements during 2 person
lifts to ensure equal spread of weight of load. Ensure safe lifting tech-
niques are used – keep back straight – bend using legs - when lifting
load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler
as close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on back.
Avoid upper body/top heavy bending - do not lean forward/sideways. Al-
ways use assistance if required. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant
gloves with good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good
grip when handling appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – within compartment
etc. restricting installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space per-
mitting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into posi-
tion. Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, onto
worktop if practicable. Ensure stable balance achieved and lift upwards
to drop into place onto bracket. If 2 persons positioning onto bracket
obtain firm grip at front and sides/base of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated
movements during 2 person lifts to ensure equal spread of weight of
load. If 1 person positioning onto bracket recommend obtain firm grip
supporting base of boiler. Ensure safe lifting techniques are used – keep
back straight – bend using legs - when lifting load from floor level. Do
not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler as close as possible to
body throughout lift to minimise strain on back. Always use assistance
if required. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant gloves with good
grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good grip when handling
appliance.
Positioning of Appliance for Final Installation – in roof space re-
stricting installation.
Recommend 2 persons lift appliance to position into place, space permit-
ting. Fit bracket securely onto wall before lifting appliance into position.
Obtain firm grip on front and sides of appliance, lift upwards, ensure sta-
ble balance achieved and lift upwards to drop into place onto bracket. If 2
persons positioning onto bracket obtain firm grip at front and sides/base
of boiler. Ensure co-ordinated movements during 2 person lifts to ensure
equal spread of weight of load. If 1 person positioning onto bracket rec-
ommend obtain firm grip supporting base of boiler. Ensure safe lifting
techniques are used - keep back straight – bend using legs - when lifting
load from floor level. Do not twist – reposition feet instead. Keep boiler as
close as possible to body throughout lift to minimise strain on back. Al-
ways use assistance if required. Recommend wear suitable cut resistant
gloves with good grip to protect against sharp edges and ensure good
grip when handling appliance. It is recommended a risk assessment of
the roof space area be carried out before moving the appliance into the
area to take into account access, stability of flooring, lighting and other
factors, and appropriate measures taken.
