HEALTH AND SAFETYIncluding Manual Handling

RCHT Induction

CMP/FS/CIEH/MAY2007

Aims & ObjectivesBy the end of this session you will be able to:• Identify some of the legislation• Define terms such as ‘Accident’ & ‘Hazard’• Understand your responsibilities for H&S• Understand the principles of risk assessment• Identify possible risk reduction measures• Understand good health and safety culture

LegislationThe Health and Safety At Work Act 1974

It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure,

so far as is reasonably practicable…...

The health, safety and welfare, of all his employees whilst they are at work”

H&S Umbrella

• Environment• Safe Systems• Competent Person• Equipment• Welfare• Security

Reporting

DatixRiddor 1995

RIDDORReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

• In the event of suspected contact dermatitis the employee must advise the line manager, Occupational Health and record on the Datix Incident Reporting System.

• The Occupational Health Department will inform the Health and Safety Manager where a diagnosed condition may require reporting to the HSE under RIDDOR

• Medical confidentiality will be maintained at all times, within the statutory obligations of the Trust.

General duties of EMPLOYEES:Section 7 of HASAWA 1974• Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others.• Cooperate with employers• Not to interfere with, or misuse, provisions for Health & Safety

WHAT IS HEALTH & SAFETY?

A condition free from risk of injury or threat to our health and well being within the work place.

WHAT IS A HAZARD?

Something with the potential to cause harm…

What is a risk?

An estimate of the likelihood that the hazard or threat will arise & actually cause harm or damage

SAFETYIt’s everyone’s responsibility

….the result of EVERYONE at work taking positive actions to identify accident causes

and implement suitable preventative measures

The cost of neglecting Health & Safety?

Organisational?Personal / Professional?

Risk AssessmentIdentify hazards

Evaluate risks

Who is harmed? How?

Current controls adequate

More needed

Record findings

Review

REVISE

Lone Worker

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

The transporting or supporting of loads by hand or bodily FORCE

MHOR 1992

Under Manual Handling Operation Regs 1992• Avoidance of manual handling• Risk assess• Reduction of risk• Review of risk assessments• Provision of information of the load

LiftingOperations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

Load Management Legislation

LOLER 1998

• Strong and stable enough for the particular use• Marked to indicate safe working loads• Positioned and installed to minimise any risks• Used safely• Subject to on-going examination / inspection

Load Management Legislation

Provision and Use of WorkEquipment Regulations 1998

PUWER 1998

• Suitable for intended use• Safe for use• Maintained in a safe condition• Inspected to ensure this remains the case• Used by those who have received adequate information, instruction and training

• Accompanied by suitable safety measures

Under Management of H & S at W Regulations 1999

EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions of the Spine1. Muscle attachment

2. Shock absorber for the brain

3. Protection of the spinal cord and nerves

4. Connection for the parts of the skeleton

5. Support of the erect posture

PROLAPSED DISC

Causes of muscular-skeletal injuries

Ageing

Direct traumaPsychological/Physiological

attitudes

Chemical/Biological

factors

Congenital defects

RSI &Cumulative

strain The InjuryComplex

Habits?

Principles of Safe Manual Handling1. Never manually handle unless there is no other

option2. Know your own handling capacity3. Wear suitable footwear and clothing4. Assess the object to be handled commencing the

manoeuvre5. When working as part of a team to move an object,

ensure everyone understands what they are about to do and when

6. Prepare the handling area7. Make a good stable base with your legs and feet.

Work well-within your ‘circle of balance’8. Keep the object to be transferred as close to your

body as possible9. Make sure of a good handhold

Principles (cont.)

Self Help …..Correct posture in any physical activity..

Correct sitting posture

An example of biomechanics at work

Team work..

• Think• BACK • for the

• FUTURE

Thank you