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Info 28 June 2026

Updated Manual Handling Guidelines for Vessel Lifts

The manual handling guidelines for vessel lift and slipway operations have been updated. A two-person minimum now applies to any item over 20kg, and mechanical lifting aids must be used where available. See SOP-014 for the full updated procedure and refer any questions to your Unit Safety Officer.

— WHS Board Secretariat