Toolbox Talk Manual Handling

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Accident statistics

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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:-

Lancaster UID – pulled shoulder whilst lifting cover

Chamberlayne Road – fracture to toe after dropping manhole cover and

frame on foot

Introduction

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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.

Manual Handling assessment

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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 (CF627-50) for all activities and cross reference in RA/MS documents

(Please refer to CPR627 Manual Handling procedure)

Manual Handling TILEO

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The manual handling TILEO acronym can be used to

assess each manual handling activity. TILEO stands for:

• TASK,

• INDIVIDUAL,

• LOAD,

• ENVIRONMENT AND

• OTHER FACTORS

Stop! – Take Five

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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

TASK

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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

INDIVIDUAL

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Is the person:

• Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting

• Pregnant

• Disabled

• Suffering from health problems

LOAD

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Is the load:

• Heavy

• Difficult to grip

• Sharp

• Hot

• Cold

• Content likely to move

ENVIRONMENT

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Within the environment is/are there:

• Space constraints

• Uneven ground

• Slippery surfaces

• Unstable flooring

• Difference in ground levels

• Conditions – hot, cold or humid

OTHER FACTORS

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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?

Good manual handling behaviours

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Think before lifting/handling

Good manual handling behaviours

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Adopt a stable position

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Bend your knees not your back

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Keep the load close to your waist

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Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways