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
Good manual handling behaviours
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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
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