Lockton Health and Safety Manual

likely to pose an  increased risk of injury,  especially if more than  one dimension exceeds  this size.    When ordering  materials, specify  smaller, more  manageable loads.  Consider the size, surface  texture and nature of the  load.  If difficult to grasp,  consider providing  handles, hand grips,  indents or placing the  load securely in a  container which is easier  to grasp.    Handholds should be  wide enough to clear the  breadth of the palm, and  deep enough to  accommodate the  knuckles and any gloves  that may need to be  worn. 

The load ‐ Is/are the load(s): Difficult  to grasp? 

Unstable/  unpredict able? 

Establish whether  packaging will allow  objects to shift  unexpectedly during  handling.    Where the load as a  whole lacks rigidity it 

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