Which of the following regulations are included under the umbrella Act of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 that are relevant to manual handling? O Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1999 ОО Manual handling operations Regulations 1992 O Re Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) All of the above
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In any enforcement action under consideration it is important to obtain evidence from ergonomists/EMAS at an early stage to demonstrate that a particular manual handling operation will involve a risk of injury, rather than attempt to show that a specific case of injury demonstrates the existence of a risk as this can be complicated by sports injuries etc. A pattern of injuries would support other evidence of risk. Where possible, evidence of injuries to other individuals should be obtained using HSE and company records and statements obtained from the individuals as appropriate.
10 Where the activity is single or team lifting or carrying then apply the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) tool and refer to OC 313/4. Numerous HSE and other