Toolbox Talk Manual Handling Safety Communication Quality Integrity

Toolbox Talk Manual Handling Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Accident statistics Looking at our Health and Safety statistics up to the end of May 2014 the following trends are evident: • Manual handling represents 28% of our minor injury circumstances year to date • The 2 RIDDOR injuries reported so far this year are related to manual handling manhole covers: Ø Lancaster UID – pulled shoulder whilst lifting cover Ø Chamberlayne Road – fracture to toe after dropping manhole cover and frame on foot Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

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. Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Manual Handling assessment 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 (CF 627 -50) for all activities and cross reference in RA/MS documents (Please refer to CPR 627 Manual Handling procedure) Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Manual Handling TILEO The manual handling TILEO acronym can be used to assess each manual handling activity. TILEO stands for: • TASK, • INDIVIDUAL, • LOAD, • ENVIRONMENT AND • OTHER FACTORS Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Stop! – Take Five 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

TASK 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

INDIVIDUAL Is the person: • Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting • Pregnant • Disabled • Suffering from health problems Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

LOAD Is the load: • Heavy • Difficult to grip • Sharp • Hot • Cold • Content likely to move Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

ENVIRONMENT Within the environment is/are there: • Space constraints • Uneven ground • Slippery surfaces • Unstable flooring • Difference in ground levels • Conditions – hot, cold or humid Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

OTHER 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? Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Good manual handling behaviours Think before lifting/handling Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Good manual handling behaviours Adopt a stable position Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Good manual handling behaviours Bend your knees not your back Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Good manual handling behaviours Keep the load close to your waist Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Good manual handling behaviours Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | Team. Spirit | Caring | Trust | Pride