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Manual Handling Critical Safety Rules

ASSESS THE LOAD • KEEP IT CLOSE • DO NOT TWIST • GET HELP WHEN NEEDED

OSHA 29 CFR 1926EN 361 • EN 365 • EN 795ISO 45001 Framework

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SB-MH-001

Revision 1.0

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SafeBase Pre-Job Control

Check Before Starting

30 SEC CHECK
✓Work Permit
✓Risk Assessment
✓Toolbox Talk
✓Rescue Plan
✓Weather
✓PPE Check
✓Area Isolation
01MANDATORY

Assess the Load First

  • ✓Assess weight, size, grip and centre of gravity.
  • ✓Check whether the load can shift.
  • ✓Use assistance or equipment when in doubt.
02MANDATORY

Plan the Route

  • ✓Check the travel route before lifting.
  • ✓Identify doors, steps and obstacles.
  • ✓Prepare the set-down location.
03MANDATORY

Get Close to the Load

  • ✓Use a stable foot position.
  • ✓Keep the load close to your body.
  • ✓Do not lift while overreaching.
04MANDATORY

Lift Smoothly

  • ✓Avoid sudden movements.
  • ✓Use your legs and rise smoothly.
  • ✓Do not jerk or throw the load.
05MANDATORY

Do Not Twist

  • ✓Do not twist your torso while carrying a load.
  • ✓Move your feet to change direction.
  • ✓Do not lift from an unstable posture.
06MANDATORY

Use Mechanical Assistance

  • ✓Use a suitable trolley, hoist or handling aid.
  • ✓Check equipment capacity.
  • ✓Do not use damaged handling aids.
07MANDATORY

Coordinate Team Lifts

  • ✓Use one person to coordinate commands.
  • ✓Lift and lower together.
  • ✓Distribute the load evenly between people.
08MANDATORY

Set Down Safely

  • ✓Keep fingers and hands away from pinch points.
  • ✓Set the load on a stable surface.
  • ✓Do not drop or slide the load uncontrolled.

Critical Stop Criteria

🛑 Stop Work Now

STOP
×

NEVER ATTEMPT AN UNSAFE SOLO LIFT

×

NEVER LIFT WHILE TWISTING OR OVERREACHING

×

NEVER WALK BLIND BEHIND A LOAD

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NEVER USE DAMAGED HANDLING EQUIPMENT

×

NEVER PLACE HANDS IN PINCH POINTS

Technical Control

Critical Values

PLAN

Load and route

KEEP CLOSE

Load-to-body position

GET HELP

Team or mechanical aid

NO TWIST

Turn with your feet

Reference

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.176

Materials Handling and Storage

Personal Protective Equipment

Required PPE

🧤

Work Gloves

EN 397

🥾

Safety Footwear

EN 166

👕

Work Clothing

EN 388

🦺

High-Visibility Vest

ISO 20345

🛡️

Task-Specific PPE

EN 361

Engineering controls first, personal protection second.