manual handling - speedy hire · • 44% of handling injuries are back related • use manual...

• 44% of handling injuries are back related

• Use manual handling aids whenever possible

• Get advice before manoeuvring heavy objects

Safety from the ground upManual handling

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• No active social life - no football, no fishing, no golf

• No income - financial stress and family pressures

• Back damage causes long-term pain and suffering

• Back damage accounts for 4.5m lost working days per year

• Manual handling equipment prevents injury and damage to materials

• Include manual handling as part of your risk assessment

• Remember the TILE approach - Task, Individual, Load and Environment

• Think smart, plan ahead

• Think about the additional risks from new tasks and unfamiliar surroundings

• Consider associated risks such as bad light, inexperience, age, language

• Competence is skills, knowledge AND behaviour

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