Moving & Handling Level 1

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1 FACTSHEET Moving & Handling Level 1 Legal responsibili es Safer handling technique TILE Musculoskeletal disorders Looking a er your back A quick way to update mandatory training Please note: there are only 2 a empts at the eassessment. Produced by : Learning & Development and based on the Core Skills Training Framework Developed in collaboration with Mary Chapman, Manual Handling Advisor and Liverpool Women s NHS Foundation Trust Last Updated: December

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3 Introduc on The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust is commi ed to mee ng its responsibili- es to ensure safe prac ce in accordance with; The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, The Manual Handling Opera ons Regula ons 1992 amended 2002, Li ing Opera ons & Li ing Equipment Regula ons 1998, Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regula ons 1998 and the Human Rights Act Further informa on can also be found on the Health and Safety Execu ve web page and the Manual Handling Policy which can be found on the RUH intranet. Other manual handling informa on may be obtained from Trade Unions and your own professional registered body. The Manual handling Regula ons 1992 define manual handling as li ing, lowering, pushing, pulling, moving or carrying a load. Learning Objec ves Level 1: All staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff. The learner will: be able to recognise manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur understand employers and employees responsibili es under relevant na onal Health & Safety legisla on including most recent versions of the Manual Handling Opera on Regula ons understand their own responsibili es under local organisa onal policies for Moving and Handling know where addi onal advice and informa on can be sought rela ng to Moving and Handling issues be able to use an ergonomic approach to manual handling and other work tasks leading to improved working posture understand principles of good back care to promote general musculo-skeletal health understand the principles of safer handling know the factors to be included in undertaking an on the spot risk assessment prior to undertaking a moving and handling ac vity understand how the organisa on s uses it risk management processes to inform safe systems of work be able to choose suitable risk control strategies, resources and support available to facilitate good prac ce following a risk assessment appropriate to the staff member s role. Sec on 1: Employers legal responsibili es Provide a safe workplace and a safety policy Avoid the risk (wherever possible). Assess and document the risk, communicate significant findings. Reduce the risk and review the risks. Provide manual handling training in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself, work colleagues and pa ents. Monitor risk areas regularly. 3

4 Sec on 2: Your du es as an employee To take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Co-operate with your employer, so far as reasonably prac cable to enable the employer to comply with any statutory duty or requirement. Report all accidents and near misses. Report defects and hazards in your workplace including ligh ng, flooring and lack of equipment. A end and take note of any training. Stop and assess all moving and handling ac vi es. Make full and proper use of safe systems of work, equipment and training provided. Assist and cooperate in risk assessments. Take responsibility for your own safety and report any medical condi ons which may affect your own manual handling capabili es. Ensure that if you change loca on you a end and take note of any altera ons of standard opera ng systems that may be different in the new loca on. Sec on 3: Manual handling defini on Manual handling is defined an ac vity that includes any transpor ng or suppor ng of a load, including the li ing, pu ng down, pushing, pulling, carrying by hand or bodily force. Sec on 4: Safer handling technique Prepare the area space, posi on of equipment and furniture Get into posi on. Communicate effec vely and tell fellow workers what you are going to do. Keep your feet apart for a wide, stable base. Place your leading foot in the direc on of travel. Keep your spine in line within its natural curves. Avoid twis ng. Have your knees and hips flexed rather than your back. Have your elbows tucked in. Pull in your abdominal muscles and keep ght. Perform the move. Evaluate the move. Ask the following. Did it go well? If not, why not? What would make it easier/safer? Do I need to inform my manager? Do I need to complete an incident form? Good communica on is key when li ing or moving items or objects as a team. Use these commands: Ready Steady Push, Pull Li, Lower 4

5 Principles of Safer Handling Avoid lifting where possible. Assess what needs to be done. Assess the situation, the person or object. Use equipment whenever possible. Know your limitations & that of people helping you. Sec on 5: Risk Assessment (TILE) The poten al adverse consequences of not carrying out an adequate risk assessment are serious harm or injury to pa ents and staff and poten ally raised levels of sickness from musculoskeletal injuries. There is also a poten al of legal ac ons against the Trust with addi onal unnecessary costs to the Trust. To minimise the risk of injury you should carry out dynamic risk assessment, known as T.I.L.E. Task Maintain correct posture. Avoid stooping, repeve, reaching, twis ng, over-reaching and carrying items long distances. What is the frequency of carrying out the task? Can equipment be used to reduce the risk? Individual Consider your physical ability and health. Are you wearing suitable clothing and footwear? Can I adopt a good posture? Can I put into prac ce any moving and handling training received? Have others assis ng in the task received moving and handling training and fit to assist? Load heavy, bulky, unpredictable difficult to grasp Environment Do you have enough space? Is the ligh ng and flooring safe? Is the equipment visually safe? e.g. office chairs/wheelchairs/trolleys all wheels working and (where applicable) brakes in working order 5

6 Sec on 6: When using the equipment/trolley Check that it is the best tool for the job. Check the safety of the equipment. Check it is in good working order. Load the equipment/trolley appropriately. If height adjustable equipment is being used then adjust to a comfortable working height for you as an individual (between waist and shoulder height). Keep arms close to the body. Keep the spine in line with in its natural curves. Avoid twis ng and stooping. Keep your head upright, (nose in line with toes). Use your leg muscles to move your body forward and push the equipment/trolley at the most suitable end. Sec on 7: Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders are defined as: Injuries and disorders that may be aggravated by various hazards or risk factors at home and in the work place to the musculoskeletal system that includes: Muscle, tendons, tendon sheaths, nerves, bursa, blood vessels, joints/spinal discs and ligaments. CHECK Do I need help? CHECK Do I need help? Approximately half the manual handling injuries reported to the Health and safety Execu ve each year involve injuries to the back/spine. Looking a er your back Your back is a wonderful feat of engineering. However, you must to look a er it. A healthy back is needed to allow you to get the most out of life. Some causes of low back pain Tips Poor posture is o en adopted when carrying out everyday tasks. The normal aging process. Lack of exercise. Twis ng and bending forward Reaching and stretching Not following training Make sure the natural curve of your back is present when moving loads or working at low level. Take regular rests during handling tasks. Control your weight. Excess weight causes more strain on the back. Ensure good support for your back when in the car and in bed. Keep fit and flexible take exercise. 6

7 Sec on 8: Repor ng Incidents reports need to be completed for all incidents including near misses. An electronic form is available on all PC s in the Da x applica on which can be found as an Icon under the Non-Clinical Icons on the RUH Desktop Dashboard. Da x Repor ng If you or a colleagues suffer a painful manual handling injury you must tell your colleagues, line manager and complete DATIX incident report. Sec on 9: Useful contacts & references Repor ng incidents Risk Applica on Manager Ext 1225 Faults Non pa ent equipment faults should be reported Faults Clinical equipment should be reported Estates and Facili es Ext 4141 Medical Equipment Library Ext 6446 Moving & handling training Educa on Department Ext.5502 or on ESR. Specialist advice Manual Handling Advisor Extension 5605 or bleep 7157 marychapman@nhs.net References The Guide to the Handling of Pa ents Revised 6 th Edi on 2011 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Manual Handling Opera ons regula ons 1992 Li ing Opera ons & Li ing Equipment Regs 1998 Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998 Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust 7