Author Archives: Kathryn Davies
Essential Sentinel
Risk reductions
Handling aids To reduce the risks of handling it’s always best to have an appropriate aid. Mechanical handling aids can reduce the risk of injury when used correctly. Even simple aids such as trolleys can be used to move items and reduce the likelihood of injury. In some cases more sophisticated manual handling aids may […]
Lifting and handling in teams
Things to think about when lifting in a team: Team lifting needs to be coordinated properly. Try and make sure that those lifting are around the same height and build, make sure one person is responsible for giving instructions, etc.. Make sure that everyone lifts, moves off, stops and places the load down at the […]
Controlling risks from manual handling
As with any other risk, if you can eliminate or avoid the manual handling, this is by far the best option. Consider whether mechanical handling aids could be used. This could range from a simple trolley to more sophisticated aids such as hoists and pulleys. If you cannot eliminate or mechanize the manual handling tasks, […]
Assessing manual handling risks
One way to assess manual handling activities is to look at four specific areas – Task, Individual, Load and Environment (easily remembered by the acronym TILE). Note that Load (i.e. weight) is only one of the four factors which determine the risks; the other three issues can be equally, or more, important, depending on circumstances. […]
OLE film 4 – Application and Removing Earths
one of four films which have been developed by the standardised task team at the request of the OLE Competence Development Group
OLE film 3 – Electrical Testing
one of four films which have been developed by the standardised task team at the request of the OLE Competence Development Group
OLE film 2 – Electrical Switching
four films have been developed by the standardised task team at the request of the OLE Competence Development Group
OLE Film 1 -Electrical Earthing introduction
one of four films have been developed by the standardised task team at the request of the OLE Competence Development Group