"Nightjar .me.uk" "cpb"@ insert my surname here wrote in message
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On 01/04/2015 21:17, michael adams wrote:
"Nightjar .me.uk" "cpb"@ insert my surname here wrote in message
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It doesn't really sound as though they have carried out a proper risk assessment of
the
job. I would have thought that they should, at a minimum, have provided him with a
sack
truck. A small crane or tail lift, to get the sacks off the lorry, as well would be
even better.


The problem with that would be if he had to tip the sacks down a coal
hole or over the edge of a coal bin. He'd then have to lift the
bottom of the sack which unless he bent his knees in exactly the
right way could cause back injuries.

I did say, at a minimum. A risk assessment might show a need for a sack truck with a
lifting platform, to avoid that problem.


And the coalman will probably start gaining a 1b in weight per week,
as it's unlikely he's going to change his eating habits. Almost
4 stones weight gain per year, plus a reduction in cardiovascular
exercise as its unlikely he's going to sign up for a gym.



michael adams

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