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Manual handling policy: examples

See examples of manual handling policies from primary, secondary and special schools, as well as a local authority. Find guidance too on what to include in your policy from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Last reviewed on 24 February 2025
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Contents
  1. Primary school
  2. Secondary school
  3. Special schools
  4. Local authority example
  5. Include these key elements in your policy

Primary school

St Andrew's Church of England (CE) Primary School in Preston has a manual handling policy on its website. It:

  • Distinguishes between load handling and people handling
  • Outlines the school's arrangements for training and risk assessments
  • States the responsibilities of management and employees

Secondary school

Wexham School in Berkshire has a manual handling section in its health and safety policy manual (see 'HS policy manual'). It outlines:

  • What the typical risks in school are
  • When manual handling assessments are to be carried out
  • How to reduce the risk of injury
  • Considerations for the moving and handling of people 

Special schools

Riverside School in London has a manual handling policy (hover over the 'Safety' menu option to view), explaining the:

  • Responsibility of the manual handling co-ordinator
  • Type of actions that can cause injury
  • Rules for safe manual handling (in appendix 1)

Key principles Responsibilities of