Posted By RP There is no maximum for lifting any one item. The figures mentioned in the ACoP are a base line guide for risk assessment. The question posed on lifting heavy items, please expand on it. How big, bulky, live load, compact, shape, handles, etc.

Posted By Descarte can the load be broken? presuming not Does it have handles? how far are they moving it, are they going up/down stairs, is it made of a sturdy constrution, not glass, is it stable load or will weight shift if tilted, is the load potentially dangerous, does the load need to be lifted up to a higher level. These are the things you should consider, also when moving clear your route prior to move, scheduel if required places for resting, make sure communication is spot on, ie. lift on three, slow down, put it down, ahh my foot! etc...