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Manual Handling Level 1 Corporate Induction

Learn about manual handling tasks, risk factors, injury prevention, and regulations. Follow safe practices to protect your back and musculoskeletal system. Includes training guidelines and policies for a healthy work environment.

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Manual Handling Level 1 Corporate Induction

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  1. Manual Handling Level 1 Corporate Induction Karen Woodward Manual Handling Advisor Ext. 4855 Bleep 5315

  2. Manual HandlingWhat is it? Manual Handling is any transporting or supporting of a Load, this includes: Lifting and putting down Pushing and Pulling Carrying or moving throwing or dropping BY HAND OR BODILY FORCe. A load is defined as: ANIMATE - a person or animal INANIMATE - an object for example a chair, box, patient notes, bed, mattress

  3. This slide will not be shown but is a reminder on tutor notes that Anatomy and Physiology DVD to be shown here.

  4. How do we injure ourselves what are to risk factors Top 4 risks: • Too many uninterrupted repetitions • Overhead work • Excess force • Awkward and unnatural postures Other risk factors: • Prolonged periods of static posture • Failing to take frequent short breaks • Contact stress • Temperature extremes • Vibration • Stress

  5. How do we reduce the risk of injury ? Manual Handling Operations Regs 1995 (MHOR) • Avoid • Assess • Reduce Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1995 (PUWER) Equipment must be used for its intended purpose by staff who are trained in its use.

  6. Assessment of the Activity.T.I.L.E • TASK • INDIVIDUAL ABILITY • LOAD • ENVIRONMENT

  7. This slide will not be shown but is a reminder on tutor notes that Safe Principles of MH DVD to be shown here

  8. Display Screen Equipment Users

  9. Back CareWhat else can we do to maintain a healthy Back and Musculoskeletal System • Exercise • Diet • Hydration • Clothes • Shoes • Mattress

  10. Bolton's Safe systems of work Manual Handling Policy – on trust intranet. Risk Assessment Process – where are yours, find out today and ensure you know what is expected of you. Provision and Use of equipment – use it, don’t abuse it. Communication – via email and trust intranet. Information – via trust intranet A- Z Services M – Manual Handling Reporting of incidents and accidents - via Safeguard. Training – how often and what mode of training is available. Support – who and how

  11. Summary • The Law • Risk Factors and Injuries • Safe Principles of Manual Handling • Advice and Support • Manual Handling Advisor • Manual Handling Key Worker • Health and Safety Team Thank you for Listening, any questions??

  12. Q9. The Manual Handling Operation Regulations (MHOR) 1992 recommends that you should? • Assess, Assess, Assess. • Stop, Think, Plan. • Avoid, Assess, Reduce. • Look, Listen, Learn. 0 of 5

  13. Q10. What does PUWER stand for? • Provision and use of work equipment regulations • Provide useful work equipment regularly • It should say POWER but someone can’t spell • Provision and misuse of work equipment regulations 0 of 5

  14. Please make your selection... Q11. Which is the safest? • Choice One • Choice Two • Choice Three • Choice Four 1 2 0 of 5 3 4

  15. Q12. Manual Handling injuries cause many lost working days within the organisation. What are the commonest reasons for these injuries ? • Pushing and pulling heavy loads. • Lifting and carrying items that at to heavy or awkward. • Carrying out a repetitive activity. • All of the above 0 of 5

  16. Any further Questions?

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