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Manual handling causes almost a quarter of workplace injuries, most commonly to hands, feet, legs, and back, with some back injuries resulting in permanent disability. The guidance notes recommend not lifting loads over 20kg alone, using lifting equipment when possible, wearing protective gear, knowing your physical limits, planning lifts, checking load weights, and lifting with straight back and bent knees to avoid injury. When lifting with others, one person should direct the group to share the load evenly and work as a team.

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Manual Handling TBT PDF

Manual handling causes almost a quarter of workplace injuries, most commonly to hands, feet, legs, and back, with some back injuries resulting in permanent disability. The guidance notes recommend not lifting loads over 20kg alone, using lifting equipment when possible, wearing protective gear, knowing your physical limits, planning lifts, checking load weights, and lifting with straight back and bent knees to avoid injury. When lifting with others, one person should direct the group to share the load evenly and work as a team.

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Toolbox Talk

Section 17 / No. 144

MANUAL HANDLING GUIDANCE NOTES

Almost a quarter of all injuries at work are caused by accidents during manual handling. Most
of the injuries are to hands, feet, legs and back. Some of the back injuries result in permanent
disability.

Although the Manual Handling Operations Regulations do not specify what weight a person
can lift, it is now recognised that one person should not lift any load exceeding 20kg (44 lb).

Take care of yourself by following the guidance notes given below:-

 If mechanical handling equipment is available and you are authorised and trained to
use it, do so.
 Wear the right protective equipment for the job.
 Know your physical capabilities and only tackle jobs you can reasonably handle.
 Think the job through:-
1.Can you handle the load by yourself?
2.Is there a clear, properly lit, walkway to the work or stacking area?
3.Is there a safe stacking area?
4.Will timber packing be required between the articles when stacked?
5.Seek advice on height restrictions for stacks. Remember, it is often more
dangerous de-stacking than stacking.
 Always check that the weight of the load is known before lifting.
 Know the correct way of lifting before attempting a lift:-
1.Stand reasonably close to the load, be sure footing is firm and feet are about 300
mm apart.
2.Squat down by bending the knees, keeping the back as straight as you can.
3.Place hands where they will not slip, and grip firmly.
4.Breathe in before lifting - inflating the lungs helps support the spine.
5.Straighten up with the legs, keeping the back as straight as you can
6.Hold the load firmly and close to the body.
7.Ensure your view is not impeded by the load whilst working with it.
8.Lift slowly and smoothly. Avoid jerking motions.

When two or more persons lift a load, one of the team must be nominated to give instruction
to ensure that each person lifts an equal share and the team work together.

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