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| Moving and Handling Assessment | Laguna Hotel |
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| Date | January 9th, 2025 |
| Compiled By | Richard Gwynne |
| Reviewed | January 2025 |
| Next Review | January 2026 |
Moving and Handling Risk and Procedure Table
| Task Name | Description | Load Weight (MAX) | Frequency of Load (MAX) | Carry Distance (MAX) | Personnel Involved | Location | Equipment Required | Correct Procedure |
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| Serving Food/Drinks | Carrying trays of food and drinks to guests, including hot liquids (e.g., soup). | 4kg | Many per hour | 20m | 1 Restaurant Staff | Restaurant | Tray | Carry max 4 soups to avoid spills. Hold tray by edges with both hands, not underneath. Make more trips if needed. |
| Clearing Empty Dishes | Carrying trays of empty plates and glasses to the kitchen. | 4kg | Many per hour | 20m | 1 Restaurant Staff | Restaurant | Tray | Hold tray by edges with both hands, not underneath. Carry fewer items per trip to avoid overloading. |
| Moving Barrels | Transporting beer barrels to/from the storeroom. | 73kg | 1/hr (pending usage) | 25m | 2 Bar Staff | Storeroom | Sac Truck | Both assist moving barrel onto truck. Use truck to transport. One opens doors if needed. Both assist placing barrel securely in location. |
| Moving Stock | Carrying various items from delivery vehicle to storeroom. | 20kg | 15/hr (pending delivery) | 8m | 1-4 Various Staff | Outside/Storeroom | Sac Truck (for some items) | Lift using knees, not back or shoulders. Use sac truck for heavier items. Request assistance for larger loads. |
| Pushing Furniture | Moving furniture for deep cleaning. | 25kg | 5/hr (periodic) | 1m | 1 Housekeeping Staff | Rooms | None | Push furniture with a straight back and bent knees. For pulling, edge the item forward slowly. Request assistance for heavier or awkward items. |
| Maintenance | Moving various items for maintenance or refurbishment. | 20kg | 1-10/hr (pending needs) | 50m | 1-3 Maintenance Staff | Entire Premises | Sac Truck (if required) | Lift using knees, not back or shoulders. Use sac truck for heavy items. Request assistance for larger or awkward loads. |
| Lifting Chairs | Lifting chairs to allow for vacuuming. | 6kg | 10/hr | <1m | 1 Restaurant Staff | Restaurant | None | Lift chairs using knees, not back. Place upside down on the table securely to ensure they won’t fall. |
Key Safety Notes
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Lifting Technique
: Always use knees, keeping your back straight.
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Load Management
: Avoid overloading; make multiple trips if needed.
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Equipment Use
: Utilize equipment like sac trucks for heavy or cumbersome loads.
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Request Assistance
: Ask for help with heavy or awkward items to prevent strain or injury.