1. Manual Handling
Module 17

2. The movement or support of any load by physical effort
Manual handling
The movement or support of any
load by physical effort
Manual handling injuries account for the most number of days taken off work

3. Manual handling Manual handling injuries include: Fractures
Damage to muscles, ligaments
and tendons
Spinal disc injuries
Trapped nerves
Burns
Abrasions and cuts
Hernias

4. Manual handling Manual handling operations regulations
Avoid manual handling where practical
Assess any manual handling
tasks which cannot be avoided

5. Manual handling assessment
Load I
Individual T
Task E
Environment

6. Manual handling assessment
How to reduce risk:
Mechanical aids
Safe systems
Handling techniques

7. Safe lifting Assess the load Is help needed? Plan Clothing Grip
THINK before you start
Assess the load
Is help needed?
Plan
Clothing
Grip

8. Safe lifting technique
Step 1
Stop and think

9. Safe lifting technique
Step 2
Position the feet

10. Safe lifting technique
Step 3
Bend the knees

11. Safe lifting technique
Step 4
Lift with a firm grip and straight back.

12. Safe lifting technique
Step 5
Raise the load with the legs

13. Safe lifting technique
Step 6
Keep the load close to the body.