1. Managing health and safety risks
Potential hazards
Manual handling
PPE
The management of health and safety within collections points is very important. It is your responsibility to ensure that all the collectors are aware and trained in health and safety.
Author: Margaret Bates, The University of Northampton

2. Hazards Falling Objects or Projectiles Sharp Objects
Slips, Trips & Falls
Sprains and Strains while lifting

3. How much can you lift?
The key is make sure that you are happy to lift things – if you are not sure then get help! Some things like large LCD televisions may not be too heavy but are hard to carry and so made need help

4. Manual handling: Lifting1. 2. 4. 3.
Lifting
Examine the object and plan the job ensuring that the area around you is clear and your exit is clear.
Get a firm footing
Adopt a good posture and get a good grip
Keep straight, don’t twist and put down and adjust if required

5. General PPE Overalls Hard hat Safety boots Gloves Goggles Safety shoes
Safety glasses
Overalls
Overalls

6. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Safety boots are required in all areas and must be worn
BOOTS
Collectors and collection point staff must wear at all times

7. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
High Visibility Vests or coats are required for all operations
VEST
Collectors and collection point staff must wear at all times

8. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Gloves are required for all operations that require you to handle units
GLOVES
Collectors and collection point staff must wear at all times

9. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Safety Glasses are required for all operations that may generate risk of flying parts i.e. using the baler
GLASSES
Collectors will not need these but collection points will

10. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Dust Masks are required for all operations that generate dust
DUST MASK
Collectors will not need these but collection points may

11. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Ear plugs or ear defenders are required for all work in noisy areas i.e. near balers or generators
EAR PLUGS
Collectors will not need these but collection points will

12. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
Hard hats are to be worn in any area that poses a risk from falling appliances/materials
HARD HAT
Collectors will not need these but collection points will

13. Personal Protective Equipment Procedure
OVERALLS
Overalls must be worn for collection
Disposable overalls should be used for mercury spills

14. Collection

15. Collection Not too heavy Not breaking through transport
Be careful when picking it up
Protect your body
Protect yourself
It is important to mention that no matter how small the cut is there is a risk of infection. Once infected a cut can results in several weeks off work and medical attention. If you are cut in any way then you should ensure appropriate treatment.