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ENV/TBT04

TOOLBOX TALK – MANUAL HANDLING

Almost a quarter of all injuries at work are caused by accidents during manual handling. Most of the
injuries are to hands, feet, legs and back. Some of the back injuries result in permanent disability.

Many manual handling injuries develop over a period and are often caused by repetitive strain as
opposed to a single incident of poor technique, every incorrect lift could contribute to severe
Injury/Pain weeks, months or years later, if not immediately.

Although the Manual Handling Operations Regulations do not specify what weight a person can lift,
it is now recognised that one person should not lift any load exceeding 20kg (44 lb).

Take care of yourself by following the guidance notes given below:-

• If mechanical handling equipment is available and you are authorised and trained to use it, do
so.
• Wear the right protective equipment for the job.
• Know your physical capabilities and only tackle jobs you can reasonably handle.
• Think the job through:-

1.Can you handle the load by yourself? Weight? Awkwardness to hold?


2.Is there a clear, properly lit, walkway to the work or storage area?
3.Is there a suitable space for the materials to be placed? Pipe Racks for pipe, etc.

• Always check that the weight of the load is known before lifting.
• Know the correct way of lifting before attempting a lift:-

1.Stand reasonably close to the load, be sure footing is firm and feet are about 300 mm
apart.
2.Squat down by bending the knees, keeping the back as straight as you can.
3.Place hands where they will not slip, and grip firmly.
4.Breathe in before lifting - inflating the lungs helps support the spine.
5.Straighten up with the legs, keeping the back as straight as you can
6.Hold the load firmly and close to the body.
7.Ensure your view is not impeded by the load whilst working with it.
8.Lift slowly and smoothly. Avoid jerking motions.

When two or more persons lift a load, one of the team must be nominated to give instruction to
ensure the load is balanced proportionately and co-ordinated throughout the movement.

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