| Title |
Backs for the future |
| SubTitle |
Safe manual handling in construction. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HSG |
| Series Number |
149 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2000 |
| Length |
52 pages |
| ISBN |
0717611221 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£8.50 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
Health and safety guidance (HSG149) (HS G 149) (HSG 149) |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance outlining the basic principles for dealing with manual handling risks. It also provides ideas for solutions to different manual handling problems. Aimed at everyone involved in construction work and therefore will be of interest to clients; designers; planning supervisors; principal contractors; contractors; employees and self-employed trades people. Health and safety representatives should also find the guidance contained in this book helpful. Contents: Designing, planning and managing manual handling - who does what? Case studies: Redesigning roof supports; Lifting roof trusses; Handling roofing materials; Loading out a roof; Scaffolding; Prefabrication of a service distribution network; Installation of a plant; Delivery of plaster bags; Handling of cement bags; Fitting boiler to interior wall; Fitting external guttering; Placing concrete beams (lintels); Transporting materials using conveyors; Bricklaying; Handling of lead flashing; Laying paving blocks; Placing coping stones; Placing kerbstones; Handling site cabin sections; Transporting materials over rough ground; Moving plasterboard; Handling of block pallets; Prefabrication of service pipework; Replacement of bridge, motorway and trunk road signs; Placing signs on a motorway; Ground treatment of open-faced road tunnel; Transporting LPG cylinders across carriageways; Good ideas for tackling manual handling risks. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Construction industry; Risk assessment; Lifting; Carrying; |