1. Steve Wallett Chartered H&S Consultant
MANUAL HANDLING
Steve Wallett Chartered H&S Consultant
Wednesday, 28 November 2018

2. HEALTH AND SAFETY
Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment.
Everyone (All Employees) have a responsibility to help maintain health and safety in the workplace.
An Employee has responsibility for himself and to others (acts and omissions).
Safe and correct manual handling techniques are part of these responsibilities.
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3. Who is responsible for: HEALTH AND SAFETY?
EVERYONE
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4. 1713 People killed in road traffic collisions.
Last Year in the UK
144 Workers were killed.
1713 People killed in road traffic collisions.
38% Serious injuries are Manual Handling related.
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5. RIDDOR The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations.

6. Causes of workplace injury (over-three day injuries)

7. Areas of the body injured by Manual Handling (Over-three days) day injuries)

8. Who Suffers? You Financially Pain Strains and Sprains
Breaks and Fractures
Hernias.
Financially

9. WHO ELSE SUFFERS? Your family
1. Depending on how severe your injury they will have to look after you;
During initial recovery
In the future if the problem becomes worse
2. Financially
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10. WHO ELSE SUFFERS? Your company
The cost of replacing you, both in your sick pay and wages for your replacement.
The cost if you try to take action against them.
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11. REDUCING THE RISKS Proper training Physically suited Correct clothing
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Risk Assessment
Implementing safeguards based on risk assessment findings
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12. The Spine
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13. The Spine
Each vertebrae is separated by a gel like substance, the disc. These discs bend and stretch as we move

14. Prolapsed/ Herniated Disc

15. COMMON SENSE Do not lift more than you can safely.
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16. Has it got to be moved
BY ME, ALONE
BY HAND!

17. Recommended Maximums

18. Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Load – sharp, unstable, difficult to grasp.
Individual – require unusual height/ strength, current back problem, pregnant.
Task – stooping, reaching, bending, excessive carrying distances.
Environment – lighting, floor, trip hazards, doors, outdoor conditions wind, rain.

19. STRAIGHT INTO A LIFT? Checks Examine the load
Test the heaviest part of the load
Look where you are going
-Can you see
-Route clear
Test the weight
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20. COMMON SENSE IS Has it got to be moved?
Are there any mechanical aids to make the job easier?
Can the load be split down to make it easier?
Can someone else help?
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21. Lever effect is reduced if load held closer to the body
Mechanics
Centre of Gravity
Lever effect is reduced if load held closer to the body

22. Postures to Avoid
Stooping
Twisting
Over-reaching
Power lifting

23. CARRYING
Face the direction of travel or where the load is going to rest
Look where you are going
Arms close to body
Load close to body
Don’t twist your body
Don’t change your hold while carrying
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24. PUTTING THE LOAD DOWN Bend the legs(not back) Placing of the load down
Watch your fingers and toes
Ensure the load is secure
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25. You only have one back - look after it!
The weight that a person can lift safely varies throughout their lifetime, age, fitness, illness and fatigue can all affect the amount a person can lift safely.
You only have one back - look after it!
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26. ANY QUESTIONS?
TEST