Central England Quakers

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Central England Quakers Guide to Manual
Handling
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Manual Handling in the Meeting House -
introduction

Why do we need to think about this? What can we
do about the hazards and risk? Guidance and good
practice Help and advice
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

In the UK over a third of all over three-day
reported injuries to the HSE are caused by manual
handling. Do you know any office injuries?
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

Although risk in the Meeting House is low, what
could happen?Sprains or Strains Fractures
Lacerations Back and joint injuries etc.
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

What do you lift and carry in the Meeting
House?How much does it weigh? What else do
you do?
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

How heavy is it?A box of paper 5x500 sheets
12.5 Kg approx.
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

How heavy is it?An archive box ?
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Why do we need to think about manual handling?

How heavy is it?An archive box Depends on
size and what is inside!
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What can we do about the hazards and risk?

Avoid them altogether! - Have deliveries placed
where they are needed - Use a sack truck or
trolley to avoid carrying items Any other
ideas?
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What can we do about the hazards and risk?
Also think about - Breaking a load down into
smaller parts - Planning ordering, storage and
use to keep quantities low - Finding help with
furniture and other heavy items.

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What can we do about the hazards and risk?
If it cant be avoided STOP and THINK - Do
you know the approximate weight of the load. -
No maximum but over 20Kg needs more planning -
Can you grip the item easily? - Can any part of
it cut or injure you? - Have you lifted or moved
similar items before? - Can you test or get a
feel for the load? - Is your way clear of
obstructions?

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What can we do about the hazards and risk?

Always - Ask for help from another person if
you are unsure or dont think it is safe to do
the lifting or moving
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Good Practice

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Good Practice

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Good Practice

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Good Practice

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Good Practice

• These are not weight limits or a legal standard
• Guideline weights will normally be safe within
  the zones
• Greater weights may need more planning and care
• Reduce weights for twisting movements and more
• frequent lifting
• Also think about pushing and pulling loads
• When two people lift or move a load together one
  person
• must give directions avoid doubling up the
  load

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Help and Advice
See HSE leaflet INDG143 or online Getting to
grips with Manual Handling for more detailed
guidance.

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Help and Advice

Plan handling safely Talk with someone else if
you have concerns about safety And finally
dont forget - STOP and THINK