handling tasks and it is important to note that there is no maximum weight given for manual handling tasks. Most of the assessments can be done in house and will just require a few minutes' The bulletin recommended a maximum lifting weight of 50 lbs. for men and 25 lbs. for women. Although the standards were adopted as recommendations by the National Safety Council, no legislation NIOSH has a lifting equation (discussed in the above-referenced Applications Manual) for calculating a recommended weight limit for one person under different conditions. The lifting equation establishes a maximum load of 51 pounds, which is then adjusted to account for how often you are lifting, twisting of your back during lifting, the Manual Handling - Frequently Asked Questions- Responses. What legislation covers manual handling? The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, (General Applications) Regulations 2007, Chapter 4 of Part 2, outline the requirements that must be adhered to in relation to manual handling. Lifting & handling. Lifting, handling, or carrying objects at work can result in musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), including sprains and strains and other injuries. The risk of injury increases when bending, twisting, heavy loads, and awkward postures are involved. Effective ergonomic controls can reduce the risk and prevent injuries. There is no "safe" weight for manual handling and repetitive handling of bags — even at 23 kilos or less — under the time pressure of short turnaround times, can still cause injury. safety and health of employees and to minimise the risk involved in manual handling operations. These include the provision of satisfactory working conditions, good work practices, the proper use of mechanical aids and protective devices, adequate safety and health information, and sufficient We use cookies to help us improve your experience and to provide services like web chat. We also use cookies to measure the effectiveness of public health campaigns and understand how people use the website. GUIDANCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF MANUAL HANDLING IN THE WORKPLACE 1 Guidance on the Management of Manual Handling in the W orkplace Published in June 2005 by the Health and Safety Authority ,10 Hogan Place ,Dublin 2. This figure is taken from a guidance diagram from HSE for lowering and lifting (where 25kg is the maximum shown weight) and is often mistaken for the maximum carrying limit. The "maximum load" will depend on your assessment which will be dependent upon; 1. The task 2. The Type of load 3. The working environment 4. 3.1 This section of the national code of practice provides means of identifying manual handling tasks likely to be a risk to health and safety in order that they can be examined and assessed as required by the National Standard for Manual Handling (Section 4.1).