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to stop the load by:
    * indicating the place where loads need to be delivered
    * planning the flow of work
    * encouraging workers to slow down gradually
    * fitting brakes and speed limiters so speed can be controlled, particularly if there is a need to stop quickly so as to avoid other traffic.

Figure 32 A trolley can eliminate many of the risks involved in manual handling, however,
the load will still need to be manoeuvered onto the trolley and through the workplace.

4.6 Handling people and animals

Handling people

No worker should fully lift a person (other than a small infant) unaided, that is without assistance from, for example, mechanical aids, assistive devices or another worker. All people handling activities are a potential source of injury and the risks associated with this hazardous manual task must be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
With people handling, the health and safety of the person being handled needs to be considered as well as the health and safety of the worker/s and others involved in the task. The physical condition of the person being handled as well as their non-physical characteristics, for example their ability to understand and communicate and their behaviour, will affect how the people handling activity is undertaken and the risks involved.
When people are being handled, the controls selected should take into account all of the sources of risks. Controls may include the following:
    * a mobility risk assessment:  maximise the person's ability to assist in the move through the use of appropriate advice, mechanical and/or assistive devices.
    * moving the person to a place that does not constrain the movement of the worker performing the task, for example, using a shower trolley to bathe a patient
    * where handling is required, assessing the needs of the task including the specific type of mechanical aids and personnel needed, and planning it in a manner that avoids the hazardous manual task
    * where the use of a hoist requires two or more people provide adequate supervision and resources to eliminate the risk of workers being under time pressure and attempting the task on their own
    * planning how to handle a person attached to medical or other equipment
    * ensuring the location and storage of mechanical aids and assistive devices allows easy access
    * providing training for the safe use of mechanical aids and assistive devices.

Handling animals

Supporting or restraining animals should only be carried out by people with the necessary skills and experience. When animals are being handled consider the following:
    * using mechanical devices or other restraining aids for lifting, transporting or restraining animals
    * moving the animal to a place