IKL Knowledge

H&S Training

1.03

MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE:

To ensure that members of staff know how to lift and undertake handling activities in a safe manner. All team members must undertake an individual manual handling risk assessment to check for pre- existing health conditions and ensure they are comfortable with the tasks they perform

All team members must be trained in the correct lifting technique

TRAINING AIDS:  A package of bottles or wine  Your site specific manual handling risk assessment (this should be contained in the H&S section of your Policies and procedures manual). TRAINING METHOD:  This is a practical exercise. It is recommended that the trainer studies the notes and diagrams provided in these training notes and uses package of bottles or wine to demonstrate a correct lift, carry and placement.  Then invite each team member to demonstrate the correct procedure EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM: Almost half of all reported illnesses due to work activities are linked to muscle and joint injuries, many of which are caused by incorrect manual handling practices. Around 12 million working days per annum are lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

For this training session we will do a practical exercise to remind us of the safest way to lift and carry heavy objects.

Trainer to demonstrate and talk through the following procedure: Recommended Personal Lifting Limits

Safety Assurance Dec 15

H & S Training 1.03