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25% of reportable injuries in the work place are caused by incorrect manual handling.
With more than 25 percent of all reportable injuries in the work place being
caused by incorrect manual handling procedures and with an average of 11 working
days being lost per injury, this area is one that requires careful consideration,
especially when in the UK the total costs of such injuries to employers is estimated
at �335 million pounds�
Training required for all staff whose duties include any lifting
Training is therefore required for all staff who have to lift heavy or awkward
items as a part of their everyday duties. Remember too that many manual handling
injuries build up over a period of time, so even occasional lifting work should
be considered if it is regular enough. Employers are being urged to make sure
that their staff are armed with the right knowledge in order that their health
and welfare are protected, in short to train their staff. The answer for employers
is indeed as simple as that, for if they provide staff with the correct training
and equipment, the likelihood of any injuries is reduced, and importantly (for
the employers) the risks of any injuries claims are reduced.
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Manual Handling - Definitions and Official Guidelines
Manual handling is interpreted as “any transporters or supporting of a load
(including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof)
by hand or by bodily force.” The regulations on this subject also says “Avoid
manual handling operations which involve a risk of injury, so far as is reasonably
practicable.” Which really means that you need to check if there is a need to
move the object in the first place. Finally, where such handling is required,
you must first “Assess all such operations which cannot be avoided” and then
“Take steps to reduce the risk of injury during those operations to the lowest
reasonably practicable.” In many instances, this means considering mechanical
assistance (in office environments this will often mean trolleys or other simple
carrying equipment), but what ever is done it is the duty of the employer to
make the assessment.
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The Risk Assessment and How Employees can Help
In an office environment a ‘generic’ assessment is usually acceptable (unless
there are specific and routine risks to consider) but whatever, employees can
often help employers carry out the assessment - they often know what problems
there are and how best to address them. Problems will be typically based upon
weight of loads, strains twisting or contortion of the body. The environment
around them and the route of carriage is also an issue. It is advisable that
assessments are recorded (generic formats are widely available) in all cases
as this will assist the employer in answering any case if an accident does occur.
Training - One of the Major Ways Injuries Can be Avoided
The employer’s assessment often concludes that one of the steps required to
reduce the risk of manual handling is to train office staff in the safe handling
of loads. Guidance to office staff can be afforded by training and/or by posters.
These can indicate how to recognise harmful manual handling, appropriate systems
of work, use of mechanical aids, good handling technique. Remember Training
is important but on its own, it can’t overcome unsuitable loads and poor working
conditions.
Employees’ manual handling duties in the office environment
- Follow written/trained work procedures provided for their safety
- Always use equipment provided for their safety ” Work with their employer
on health and safety matters
- Inform the employer if they identify hazardous handling activities
- Ensure that their activities do not put others at risk
Training Available on DVD / Video
Training staff however can be expensive, especially if such training is off
site. Being aware that such training is important, but also recognising that
employers have businesses to run, one company (The Office Safety Company) has
produced a video / dvd based training package so that all the training can be
done in office, thus really meeting the needs of businesses today. Consistently
one of their three best selling titles, the Manual Handling package has recently
been almost completely re-shot and is presented by Kathy Tayler.
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This training package covers the correct lifting procedures and clearly outlines
how to avoid injuries and increase the safety level within the workplace. The
most common causes of manual handling injuries are identified and the solutions
shown. This package could really be a godsend for businesses today and certainly
fills the gap in this all important area of training.
The content of this manual handing training package deals with real solutions
that employees can relate to in their everyday life and information to help
reduce the amount of lost time and absenteeism at work and minimise risk of
injury claims.
Manual Handling - The Facts is a must for every company, running
time 12 minutes. Comes complete with Manual Handling training booklet and assessment
forms. For your copy, visit http://www.officesafety.co.uk and purchase your copy on
line, or call Office Safety 0871 200 3438
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