SWP: Loading of skips

Ref No:POS_SWP 17 Loading of

skips

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Date: 05/07/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

1. Crushing

2. Sharps

3. Corrosives

4. Contaminants

5. Compressed gases

6. Refrigerants

1. Operating Plant Machinery

2. Manual Handling

3. Loss of load

4. Abrasions

5. Chemical Burns

6. Burns

Do

• Ensure you are authorised to place items in the skip.

• Segregate any items that you are unsure of loading and ask for confirmation.

• Ensure correct PPE is worn during loading.

• Load small, light and fragile items at the bottom of the skip and larger, heavier items at the top.

• Break up any items that can be made smaller prior to loading.

• Ensure that your skip weight does not exceed the maximum permissible weight.

• If you have to manually fill a skip with an object. Assess the load before lifting (Size, Weight and Shape) before attempting to lift any object. Follow your manual Handling training techniques.

Do Not

 Load the following prohibited items:

• Fridges / freezers

• Microwaves

• Televisions

• Telephones

• Printers

• Any Petrol, Oil & Lubricants (POL)

• Paints

• Aerosols

• Medical waste

• Solvents or chemicals

• Batteries

• Tyres

• Plaster board

• Compressed gas cylinders

 Overload the skip above the max fill line as indicated on the skip (Height of skip walls).

Specific Training Requirements:

Appropriate plant operator ticket. Current driving license for class of vehicle, where necessary (See over for specific requirements)

Risk Assessments:

• POS 05 Slips & Trips

• POS 06 Manual Handling

• POS 09 First Aid

• POS 11 Operating Plant & Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 14_COSHH General

SWP:

• POS_SWP 03_Skin Care

• POS_SWP 06_Controlled Burning of Contaminated Wood

• POS_SWP 07_Forklift Truck Operations

• POS_SWP 08_Use of Lifting Gear

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles

• POS_SWP 26_ Driving Tug Units with Trailers