Learning outcomes in Section 1
Define the term manual handling.
Describe the different activities which make up manual handling.
Explain how manual handling injuries make up a significant number of workplace accidents and the impact of those accidents.
State the benefits to the employer when manual handling risks are controlled.
State the benefits to the employee of following procedures and using lifting aids correctly.
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
CQ What is Manual Handling?
The supporting and transporting of a load by hand or by bodily force
Lifting /Lowering
Pulling
Pushing
Carrying
Manual handling operations
.
Time off work due to manual handling problems far outweighs any other single reason for absence at work.
Targeted inspections by the enforcing authorities.
What are the benefits of controlling manual handling risks for a business?
Maintain production/contracts
.
Maintain the quality of products
.
Maintain or reduce insurance costs
.
If manual handling risks are not properly
controlled the employer may have
.
Retraining costs
.
Wage and overtime costs
.
Loss of reputation with customers
.
Adverse publicity/prosecution
.
Civil liability costs.
GE What are the benefits of using lifting aids and correct techniques for employees?
.
Avoid injury
.
Avoid pain, suffering and stress for the employee and their family
.
Prevent loss/reduction in earnings
.
If you are injured it may affect your
.
Lifestyle
.
Leisure activities
.
Ability to sleep
.
Job prospects.
How much do you know?
What is the correct definition of manual handling?
A. The supporting and transporting of a load
by hand or bodily force
B. Any moving of objects which does not involve
equipment
C. Lifting, carrying and lowering, but not pushing
or pulling
D. Moving objects and equipment over long distances
B
C
DA
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ABDHow many lost working days do manual handling injuries
cause each year in the UK?
A. 1.2 million
B. 6 million
C. 12 million
D. 15 million
CHow much do you know?
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ABDHow many lost working days do manual handling injuries
cause each year in the UK?
A. 1.2 million
B. 6 million
C. 12 million
D. 15 million
CHow much do you know?
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ABCWhat is the estimated cost to society of manual handling
injuries?
A. £6 million
B. £60 million
C. £600 million
D. £6 billion
DHow much do you know?
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BCDWhich of the following is a cost to a business because of
poor manual handling?
A. Loss of production
B. Better reputation
C. Greater profit
D. Fewer accidents
AHow much do you know?
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