Toolbox Talk Manual Handling Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride

Accident statistics Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Is the person: Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting Pregnant Disabled Suffering from health problems

LOAD Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Is the load: Heavy Difficult to grip Sharp Hot Cold Content likely to move

ENVIRONMENT Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride 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 Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Think before lifting/handling

Good manual handling behaviours Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Adopt a stable position

Good manual handling behaviours Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Bend your knees not your back

Good manual handling behaviours Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Keep the load close to your waist

Good manual handling behaviours Safety | Communication | Quality | Integrity | TeamSpirit | Caring | Trust | Pride Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways