Manual Handling What is manual handling Defined in

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Manual Handling

Manual Handling

What is manual handling? Defined in the manual handling regulations as – “Transporting or

What is manual handling? Defined in the manual handling regulations as – “Transporting or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force” by? Pulling Carrying Pushing Lifting

Objective Outcome • To train all of our colleagues to lift and shift safely

Objective Outcome • To train all of our colleagues to lift and shift safely without causing harm to themselves or others Key factors • All stores are different and have varied stock and storage areas • Training admin staff

Manual Handling Injuries Manual handling can result in fatigue, and lead to injuries of

Manual Handling Injuries Manual handling can result in fatigue, and lead to injuries of the back, neck, shoulders, arms or other body parts. Two groups of injuries may result from manual handling: • Cuts, bruises, fractures etc. , due to sudden, unexpected events such as accidents • Damage to the musculoskeletal system of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, blood vessels and nerves) as a consequence of gradual and cumulative wear and tear through repetitive manual handling. Manual handling injuries can occur almost anywhere in the workplace and heavy manual labour, awkward postures and previous or existing injury can increase the risk.

The Law – why? • • • Health and Safety at work Act 1974

The Law – why? • • • Health and Safety at work Act 1974 (HSAWA) Management of Health and Safety at Work 1992 The Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Provision Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR)

Legal duties of employers To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, the health

Legal duties of employers To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, the health safety and welfare of their employees and others who might be affected by the way they go about their work The employer does this by: - • • Safe plant, equipment and safe systems of work Provision of information, instruction and training Maintenance of the workplace A suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks Providing competent people to assist in their duties Safe use, storage, handling and transportation of loads Planning, organising, controlling, monitoring and reviewing the precautions required by law.

Legal duties of employees To take reasonable care of their own health and safety

Legal duties of employees To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who might be affected by their acts or omissions • To co-operate with their employer • To use equipment provided by their employer as trained and instructed • To highlight any shortcomings in the company's H&S arrangements to the International SHE Team

Lifting and Shifting – the six steps Think about what tasks in your environment

Lifting and Shifting – the six steps Think about what tasks in your environment that involve • Lifting and lowering loads • Reaching above shoulder height • Pushing and pulling • Carrying loads Task • What are the hazards and risks when lifting and shifting?

Step 1 – stop and think Is the load heavy? Do you have to

Step 1 – stop and think Is the load heavy? Do you have to lift this load? Where do you have to take the load? Do you need help? Do you need a handling aid?

Step 2 – stable base • Stand feet wide apart • One foot slightly

Step 2 – stable base • Stand feet wide apart • One foot slightly in front of the other along side load • Point feet in the direction you intend to go, if you can

Step 3 – posture and grip Relaxed and comfortable Adopt a good posture Bend

Step 3 – posture and grip Relaxed and comfortable Adopt a good posture Bend your hips and knees Assess the load again Keep your back upright and straight

Step 4 – Ready to lift Know your route Get a good grip Keep

Step 4 – Ready to lift Know your route Get a good grip Keep close to the load No jerky movements when lifting Keep elbows tucked in Use legs and thighs

Step 5 – Carrying the load Always keep the load close to your body

Step 5 – Carrying the load Always keep the load close to your body at waist level Don’t attempt to carry too much on stairs Move your feet If you need to turn use your feet and avoid twisting When covering long distances, set load down and shake out arms and stretch back

Step 6 – Put load down It’s best to put the load down first

Step 6 – Put load down It’s best to put the load down first then adjust it if necessary