1. Health and Safety Refresher Training
3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

2. Manual Handling
3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

3. Manual Handling What you should know
Over a third of all accidents reported to the HSE and local authorities arise from manual handling
Most of the reported accidents cause back injury
Duties of staff
Follow appropriate systems of work laid down for your safety
Make proper use of equipment provided for your safety
Co–operate with your employer on health and safety matters
3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

4. Reduce the risk in manual handling situations
Wherever possible, avoid:
Holding loads away from the trunk
Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards
Long carrying distances
Insufficient rest or recovery time
Unpredictable movement of loads
Large vertical movement
Repetitive handling
Strenuous pushing or pulling
Can you:
Use a trolley?
Break down the load?
Get help from others?
Organise delivery and storage areas e.g. Shelves at the appropriate height?
3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

5. Stop and Think!
By taking a few moments to think through a handling operation a great deal of harm can be avoided.
Plan the lift
Position the feet
Adopt a good posture
Get a firm grip
Keep close to the load
Don’t jerk
Put down, then adjust
3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual