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Manual Handling – Warehouse Loading Bay Operations
Industry: Logistics & Warehousing · Country: United Kingdom · Location: Distribution Centre – Loading Bay 3 & 4
Risk assessment for manual handling operations in the warehouse loading bay, including lifting, carrying, and stacking of goods up to 25kg. High frequency of repetitive movements increases risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Task Steps
- Check delivery manifest and confirm load details
- Inspect goods for damage before unloading
- Use mechanical aids (pallet trucks, conveyors) for heavy items
- Apply safe lifting technique for items under 25kg
- Stack goods according to storage plan
- Complete delivery paperwork and scan items into system
Risk Assessment (1 risks)
Risk #1 — Ergonomic (medium, score 9)
Hazard: Repetitive heavy lifting causing back strain
Consequences: Musculoskeletal injury, chronic back pain
Control measures:
- Mandatory manual handling training for all operatives
- Maximum single lift weight of 25kg enforced
- Pallet trucks and mechanical aids provided and maintained
- Job rotation to reduce repetitive strain
- Regular ergonomic assessments of workstations
