An employer has assessed a lifting task and decided that mechanical aids cannot be used. What must the employer do next?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Reduce the risk as far as practicable, such as smaller loads
- Step 1: Where the task is unavoidable and cannot be mechanised, the risk must still be cut. Step 2. Options include lighter loads, better layout, rest breaks and training. Answer: Reduce the risk as far as practicable, such as smaller loads. Why not the others: Leaving it to chance or hiding the assessment breaks the regulations.
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