1. 3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

3.  What you should know  Over a third of all accidents reported to the HSE and local authorities arise from manual handling  Most of the reported accidents cause back injury  Duties of staff  Follow appropriate systems of work laid down for your safety  Make proper use of equipment provided for your safety  Co–operate with your employer on health and safety matters 3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

4.  Wherever possible, avoid:  Holding loads away from the trunk  Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards  Long carrying distances  Insufficient rest or recovery time  Unpredictable movement of loads  Large vertical movement  Repetitive handling  Strenuous pushing or pulling  Can you:  Use a trolley?  Break down the load?  Get help from others?  Organise delivery and storage areas e.g. Shelves at the appropriate height? 3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual

5. By taking a few moments to think through a handling operation a great deal of harm can be avoided.  Plan the lift  Position the feet  Adopt a good posture  Get a firm grip  Keep close to the load  Don’t jerk  Put down, then adjust 3D LEISURE - Health & Safety Refresher Training Manual