A guide to Safe Manual Handling Techniques Aim
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A guide to… Safe Manual Handling Techniques
Aim of this presentation The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, as amended in 2002, apply to a wide range of manual handling activities, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying.
What’s the problem? Manual handling injuries affect around 1. 1 per year million people An estimated 9. 3 million working days a year are lost due to work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Musculoskeletal Disorders Poor manual handling can cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) which include problems such as low back pain, joint injuries and repetitive strain injuries.
Manual Handling Risks Some of the main areas that cause risks include: • Repetitive & Heavy Lifting • Bending & Twisting • Repeating an action too frequently • An uncomfortable working position
What should you do about it? r e d i s Consider the risks from manual handling to the health and safety of employees. t l u s Consult and involve the workforce.
Employer Duties Avoid The need for hazardous manual handling Assess The risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling Reduce The risk of injury from hazardous manual handling
Employee Duties Employees have duties too! • Inform the employer of any hazardous activities • Follow appropriate safe systems of work laid down for their safety • Make proper use of equipment provided for their safety • Ensure activities do not put others at risk
Avoiding Manual Handling Check whether you need to move it at all… ? ? Can you take the treatment to the patient, not vice versa? ? Can raw materials be piped to their point of use? Does a large work piece really need to be moved, or can the activity be done safely where it already is?
Avoiding Manual Handling Think about using handling aids… Hoists Conveyors Lift Trucks Pallet Trucks
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Thinkbefore Think lifting/handling lifting and handling Is help needed with the load? Can handling aids be used? Where will the load be placed?
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Keep the load close to the waist with the heaviest side next to the body
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Adopt a stable position with feet apart and one leg slightly forward to maintain balance Get a good hold and start in a good posture
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways Don’t flex the back any further while lifting
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Keep the head up when handling Move smoothly and don’t lift or handle more than can be easily managed
Good Handling Techniques - Lifting Put the load down, then adjust. Slide into desired position
General Risk Assessment Guidelines Source: HSE
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