Page 3 of 3 Sufficient information about loads and environment is given to self-employed contractors which will enable them to meet their responsibilities under the Regulations. 5. DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES 5.1 The co-operation of employees is essential in reducing and eliminating the risks from manual handling. Staff should therefore ensure that they comply with the following requirements: They should follow the safe system of work designed and introduced by line managers and should not deviate from this without good reason. They should use any mechanical aids which have been provided for their use and for which they have been trained. Any faults with mechanical aids should be immediately reported to their line manager. They should assist and cooperate with the process of the assessment of risk. They should assist their manager with the implementation of staff training, should attend training sessions as required and should apply the knowledge gained from training to their daily work. They should report all accidents and occurrences which either caused, or could have caused injury. They should not undertake any manual handling operation which they believe is beyond their capability. They should report any unsafe systems of work to their line manager. 5.2 Guidance on conducting a manual handling risk assessment and a manual handling risk assessment form are available from the Human Resources Manager. 6. DEFINITIONS 6.1 ‘Reasonably Practicable’ Place on one hand the level of risk and on the other the money, time, or trouble involved in averting the risk. If there is a gross disproportion between them with the risk being insignificant in relation to the sacrifice then you will have proven that compliance was not reasonably practicable. 6.2 ‘Safe System of Work’ This will include the requirement for information, instruction and training and may also include elements such as are identified below which may only be possible to determine in the light of the actual situation, on the spot, at the relevant time: A physical environment that is ‘safe’ in which to undertake specific tasks. The sequence in which tasks may need to be undertaken. The provision of an adequate level of supervision. The provision of written instructions. The provision of the correct equipment. Such other measures as may be appropriate based on the level of risk involved.