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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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What are the risks of manual handling? The Health and Safety Executive state that in 2013 – 2014 manual handling caused nearly a quarter of all reported injuries, with an average of 6.6 working days lost for each. Fortunately, there were no fatal injuries in that year, but the types of injuries which can occur […]
Basic principles of manual handling Basically, you need to first stop and think – plan the lift, and use appropriate handling aids if possible. Then, here are some basic principles that everyone should observe prior to carrying out a manual handling operation: Ensure that the object is light enough to lift, is stable and unlikely […]
Network Rail is reactivating its Safety Vision. Every day, thousands of our workers leave their homes to operate and maintain the railway – there is nothing more important than every one of them returning home safe, every day. Network Rail have enlisted a gang of mini safety experts, all from Network Rail families, and they […]
HMAP-formThe health management action plan (HMAP) forms a record of discussions between line manager and employee, together with control measures implemented by Network Rail as a safeguard regarding an employee’s health and wellbeing. The health management action plan form has been developed to assist Network Rail line managers in managing health in the workplace, and can be found in the […]
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