Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
4.2.8.1 The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended March 2004) (MHOR) requires a risk assessment to be carried out on manual handling tasks. The HSE guidance on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, (HSE L23) includes a risk assessment filter and checklist to help employers assess manual handling tasks. HSE document Manual handling – frequently asked questions, provides answers to common questions.4.2.8.2 The employer’s duty is to avoid manual handling as far as reasonably practicable if there is a possibility of injury. If this cannot be done, the employer has to reduce the risk of injury as far as reasonably practicable. If an employee complains of discomfort, any changes to work made to avoid or reduce manual handling has be monitored to check they are having a positive effect. If the changes are not working satisfactorily, alternatives have to be considered.The regulations set out a hierarchy of measures to reduce the risks of manual handling.