Avoid manual handling operations where possible by redesigning the task or by automation or mechanising the process; Suitable and sufficient assessments are to be conducted by assessors where hazardous manual handling operations cannot be avoided; Reduce the risk of injury by considering mechanical assistance or improve the task, load or working environment. Manual Handling Assessments A manual handling assessment is to be conducted by an assessor when: A risk assessment identifies manual handling operations as one of the hazards for a given task and the task itself is purely a manual handling operation where a significant degree of risk is involved. The assessments are to be conducted using the official company documentation. The factors covered in such an assessment are; task, individual, load and environmental (TILE) consideration and are highlighted on the blank generic forms. Corrective Action When an assessment shows the need for further action then the assessor must enter details on a ‘risk assessment action plan’ and (where the boundaries of accountability apply) forward this to the appropriate manager to plan and implement corrective action. Information and Instruction The hazards and safeguards from all relevant manual handling assessments must be relayed to the appropriate staff and a record must be kept. Kinetic Handling – Manual Handling Training ‘Principles’ Where there is a need for manual handling operations that are potentially hazardous to be carried out, then there is a need for an assessment and basic ‘principles of manual handling’ and kinetic training of the employees. The management must identify the training need and arrange for and conduct appropriate manual handling training. A behavioural management and cognitive approach to the principles of manual handling are to be an integral part of this training. These ‘principles now form part of the company safety related induction training. Employees Responsibilities Every employee is to make full and proper use of any system of work provided for use by the employer and this could include trolleys. The employee must also inform their manager
Avoid manual handling operations where possible by redesigning the task or by automation or mechanising the process; Suitable and sufficient assessments are to be conducted by assessors where hazardous manual handling operations cannot be avoided; Reduce the risk of injury by considering mechanical assistance or improve the task, load or working environment. Manual Handling Assessments A manual handling assessment is to be conducted by an assessor when: A risk assessment identifies manual handling operations as one of the hazards for a given task and the task itself is purely a manual handling operation where a significant degree of risk is involved. The assessments are to be conducted using the official company documentation. The factors covered in such an assessment are; task, individual, load and environmental (TILE) consideration and are highlighted on the blank generic forms. Corrective Action When an assessment shows the need for further action then the assessor must enter details on a ‘risk assessment action plan’ and (where the boundaries of accountability apply) forward this to the appropriate manager to plan and implement corrective action. Information and Instruction The hazards and safeguards from all relevant manual handling assessments must be relayed to the appropriate staff and a record must be kept. Kinetic Handling – Manual Handling Training ‘Principles’ Where there is a need for manual handling operations that are potentially hazardous to be carried out, then there is a need for an assessment and basic ‘principles of manual handling’ and kinetic training of the employees. The management must identify the training need and arrange for and conduct appropriate manual handling training. A behavioural management and cognitive approach to the principles of manual handling are to be an integral part of this training. These ‘principles now form part of the company safety related induction training. Employees Responsibilities Every employee is to make full and proper use of any system of work provided for use by the employer and this could include trolleys. The employee must also inform their manager
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