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Candidate Support Pack - Scottish Qualifications Authority

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3.4<br />

Difficult Loads — teaching points<br />

Linen handling<br />

Possible problems<br />

— Storage level difficulties<br />

— Carrying excessive loads<br />

— Bulk of material may obscure vision<br />

— Awkward/heavy laundry bags<br />

Correct lifting of laundry bag by one person<br />

✓<br />

Correct lifting of laundry bag by two people<br />

GC8N 22 — Laundry Operations Level 2<br />

✓<br />

Possible solutions<br />

— Re-assess storage provision<br />

— Advise staff on breaking load down into<br />

lighter components and use of wheeled<br />

transport<br />

— Review safe lifting levels for heavy<br />

laundry bags and advise staff on when<br />

two people are required to lift<br />

— Set guidelines on the load in the bag<br />

Incorrect lifting of laundry bag<br />

✓ ✓<br />

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