Manual handling1

Easy to use PPT.

1. Manual Handling

2. Accident statistics Looking at Health and Safety statistics: Manual handling represents 28% of minor injury circumstances year to date

3. Introduction The term manual handling covers a wide variety of activities including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying. If any of these tasks are not carried out appropriately there is a risk of injury.

4. Wherever it is practicable, mechanical lifting aids should be used to transport goods to their destination. Where manual handling is the only option, conduct a manual handling assessment Manual Handling assessment

5. The manual handling TILEO acronym can be used to assess each manual handling activity. TILEO stands for: T ASK, I NDIVIDUAL, L OAD, E NVIRONMENT AND O THER FACTORS Manual Handling TILEO

6. The following slides demonstrate how the manual handling TILEO can be used to assess each manual handling activity and how TILEO can be used to conduct an assessment, allowing you to “Stop and Take Five” before you lift Stop! – Take Five

7. T ASK Does the manual handling task involve any of the following: Twisting Stooping Bending Pushing Pulling Positioning the load Sudden movement Not enough rest or recovery periods Team handling Seated work

8. I NDIVIDUAL Is the person: Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting Suffering from health problems Pregnant Disabled Physical Fitness

9. L OAD Is the load: Heavy Difficult to grip Sharp Hot Cold Content likely to move

10. E NVIRONMENT Within the environment is/are there: Space constraints Uneven ground Slippery surfaces Unstable flooring Difference in ground levels Conditions – hot, cold or humid

11. O THER FACTORS Other factors: Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment? Is there an absence of the correct/suitable PPE being worn? Always look out for the “Line of Fire” – are you in a position of danger?

12. Good manual handling behaviours Think before lifting/handling

13. Good manual handling behaviours Adopt a stable position

14. Good manual handling behaviours Bend your knees not your bac k

15. Good manual handling behaviours Keep the load close to your waist

16. Good manual handling behaviours Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways

17. Thank You