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16 September 2002, 12:23 PM
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Just trying to find out if there is any legal maximum weight a person is allowed to lift. I thought it was about 20 kilos, but not sure.
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16 September 2002, 12:26 PM
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Clare - I beleive it's all about where you lift from i.e. lifting from the ground is less than the waist level...I'll attempt to dig out the figures fromt he pile of paper/leaflets that is my desk unless someone comes up with the answer in the next five minutes 
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16 September 2002, 12:33 PM
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16 September 2002, 12:47 PM
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http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg143.pdf (page 10 of 12)
...just incase you havn't dug it out yet - I was curious to see if it was the same as my diagram, and it is
...useful website that...
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[Edited by Jen - 9/16/2002 12:47:19 PM]
...just incase you havn't dug it out yet - I was curious to see if it was the same as my diagram, and it is
...useful website that...
Jen
[Edited by Jen - 9/16/2002 12:47:19 PM]
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16 September 2002, 06:53 PM
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AFAIK it's 25 kg
hence why bags of cement are now in 25 kg bags rather than 50 kg as it used to be
Im CITB H&S, but dont quote me though, its off the top of my head.
hence why bags of cement are now in 25 kg bags rather than 50 kg as it used to be
Im CITB H&S, but dont quote me though, its off the top of my head.
16 September 2002, 07:24 PM
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weight limits are only a guidline, and are not necessarily your limits.
The bags of cement as mentioned above were reduced to 25kg as this is considered to be a comfortable weight for moving(not lifting single handidly).
It is your judgement that plays a part in how heavy something is, if you feel an item is to heavy for you, then it is your responsability to get help to lift it, or to get someone else to lift it.
Health and Safety produce "guidelines" not "rules" to cover every employer and employee, not single individuals as everyone is different.
The bags of cement as mentioned above were reduced to 25kg as this is considered to be a comfortable weight for moving(not lifting single handidly).
It is your judgement that plays a part in how heavy something is, if you feel an item is to heavy for you, then it is your responsability to get help to lift it, or to get someone else to lift it.
Health and Safety produce "guidelines" not "rules" to cover every employer and employee, not single individuals as everyone is different.
16 September 2002, 07:54 PM
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I think the women's weight may be something to do with us being less physically strong as men. I know this is probably an eye opener for some people, but I'm afraid it's true in most cases.
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I think its 25-30 kgs, but it is only a guideline. Basically one person should only lift what they feel thay can comfortably and safely lift. If in doubt, ask for assistance as everyone is different. Its not worth the risk hurting your back. Lift with your legs, keeping your back straight.
Parcelforce wont ship anything over 30kgs, as it would require 2 people. What sort of parcel courier are they, is it any wonder they are losing money, turning away custom?? its not as if they dont have enough staff..
A bag of cement may be 25kgs, but bags of sand is still 50kgs. Try carrying a few of them up 3 or 4 flights of stairs!!!
Parcelforce wont ship anything over 30kgs, as it would require 2 people. What sort of parcel courier are they, is it any wonder they are losing money, turning away custom?? its not as if they dont have enough staff..
A bag of cement may be 25kgs, but bags of sand is still 50kgs. Try carrying a few of them up 3 or 4 flights of stairs!!!
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