Document No: IOM-002
Issue Date:
24/09/2020
Revision:
6
Page:
15 of 42
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Risk of injury and material damage due to manual handling
Manual handling, lifting and carrying are known to be one of the largest contributors to occupational
ill-health. Ensure mechanical handling aids are used wherever possible to avoid manual handling.
Where manual handling is considered appropriate for the task, safe lifting guidelines must be
followed, e.g. adopt correct posture, consider team lifting, employ safe lifting technique, etc. Only
competent persons are permitted to perform tasks without supervision, if in doubt ask.
Warning.
Risk of musculoskeletal injury from mating or de-mating connectors by hand.
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Referring to the mate / de-mate forces specified herein, ensure suitable manual
handling precautions are taken.
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Ensure all product testing activities are completed by competent persons in
accordance with relevant procedures.
Warning.
Risk of musculoskeletal injury from manual handling of heavy products. Refer to
shipping information or product datasheet for weights of the product.
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Ensure mechanical handling aids are used wherever possible to avoid manual
handling.
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Where manual handling is considered appropriate for the task, safe lifting guidelines
must be followed, e.g. adopt correct posture, consider team lifting, employ safe lifting
technique, etc.
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Only competent persons are permitted to perform tasks without supervision, if in doubt
ask.
Warning.
Risk of bodily injury from heavy product falling during lift with machinery.
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Ensure machinery/slings used have been tested and are within their expiry date.
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Safe lifting guidelines must be followed, e.g. lifting plan, banksman, etc.
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Correct lifting points must be identified and used.
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Only competent persons are permitted to perform tasks without supervision, if in doubt
ask.
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury to persons with sensitivities to silicone or mineral
based oils.
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There is a small risk that oil could leak from the product if faulty. Wear appropriate hand
protection when handling products or mineral or synthetic based oils in case oils leak
from the connector due to a fault.
Warning.
Risk of minor personal injury and material damage due to slips, trips and falls.
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Good housekeeping avoids slips, trips and falls, keep all work areas clean and tidy.
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Installers shall carry out a full site risk assessment and put into place all necessary steps and
procedures to comply with applicable area, regional, national or international health and safety
legislation, e.g. The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) in the United Kingdom (UK) and
ensure safety of themselves and others regarding manual handling and working at height
requirements.
During the product installation (and any subsequent work) it will be necessary to employ caution. All
installers and operatives involved from unloading the product until it is deployed in its final installed
location must exercise a full duty of care for themselves and others regarding safety. When lifting
and handling this product, operatives should employ assistance if required. In certain situations, it
