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the mad woman
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does anyone know what the weight limit for 2 people is that they can lift at work (not at royal mail) thanks need info for one of my kids
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the mad woman wrote:does anyone know what the weight limit for 2 people is that they can lift at work (not at royal mail) thanks need info for one of my kids

theres no actual weight limit in law, the rule is what they(or an individual) is able to manage safely and correctly without injuring themselves or someone else
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thanks guys where will i find rules to do with pregnant women and lifting
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the mad woman wrote:thanks guys where will i find rules to do with pregnant women and lifting
rules are the same for everyone, there no set limits its all about what you can manage safely
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zx135 wrote:
the mad woman wrote:thanks guys where will i find rules to do with pregnant women and lifting
rules are the same for everyone, there no set limits its all about what you can manage safely
However, you should advise your Manager as soon as possible and they should carry out a risk assessment.

Luckily we have a previous thread regarding pregnancy - check it out for links etc http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... cy#p426194" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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