health and safety including manual handling rcht induction cmp/fs/cieh/may2007
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HEALTH AND SAFETYIncluding Manual Handling
RCHT Induction
CMP/FS/CIEH/MAY2007
Aims & ObjectivesBy the end of this session you will be able to:• Identify some of the legislation• Define terms such as ‘Accident’ & ‘Hazard’• Understand your responsibilities for H&S• Understand the principles of risk assessment• Identify possible risk reduction measures• Understand good health and safety culture
LegislationThe Health and Safety At Work Act 1974
It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure,
so far as is reasonably practicable…...
The health, safety and welfare, of all his employees whilst they are at work”
H&S Umbrella
• Environment• Safe Systems• Competent Person• Equipment• Welfare• Security
Reporting
DatixRiddor 1995
RIDDORReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
• In the event of suspected contact dermatitis the employee must advise the line manager, Occupational Health and record on the Datix Incident Reporting System.
• The Occupational Health Department will inform the Health and Safety Manager where a diagnosed condition may require reporting to the HSE under RIDDOR
• Medical confidentiality will be maintained at all times, within the statutory obligations of the Trust.
General duties of EMPLOYEES:Section 7 of HASAWA 1974• Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others.• Cooperate with employers• Not to interfere with, or misuse, provisions for Health & Safety
WHAT IS HEALTH & SAFETY?
A condition free from risk of injury or threat to our health and well being within the work place.
WHAT IS A HAZARD?
Something with the potential to cause harm…
What is a risk?
An estimate of the likelihood that the hazard or threat will arise & actually cause harm or damage
SAFETYIt’s everyone’s responsibility
….the result of EVERYONE at work taking positive actions to identify accident causes
and implement suitable preventative measures
The cost of neglecting Health & Safety?
Organisational?Personal / Professional?
Risk AssessmentIdentify hazards
Evaluate risks
Who is harmed? How?
Current controls adequate
More needed
Record findings
Review
REVISE
Lone Worker
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
The transporting or supporting of loads by hand or bodily FORCE
MHOR 1992
Under Manual Handling Operation Regs 1992• Avoidance of manual handling• Risk assess• Reduction of risk• Review of risk assessments• Provision of information of the load
LiftingOperations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Load Management Legislation
LOLER 1998
• Strong and stable enough for the particular use• Marked to indicate safe working loads• Positioned and installed to minimise any risks• Used safely• Subject to on-going examination / inspection
Load Management Legislation
Provision and Use of WorkEquipment Regulations 1998
PUWER 1998
• Suitable for intended use• Safe for use• Maintained in a safe condition• Inspected to ensure this remains the case• Used by those who have received adequate information, instruction and training
• Accompanied by suitable safety measures
Under Management of H & S at W Regulations 1999
EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Functions of the Spine1. Muscle attachment
2. Shock absorber for the brain
3. Protection of the spinal cord and nerves
4. Connection for the parts of the skeleton
5. Support of the erect posture
PROLAPSED DISC
Causes of muscular-skeletal injuries
Ageing
Direct traumaPsychological/Physiological
attitudes
Chemical/Biological
factors
Congenital defects
RSI &Cumulative
strain The InjuryComplex
Habits?
Principles of Safe Manual Handling1. Never manually handle unless there is no other
option2. Know your own handling capacity3. Wear suitable footwear and clothing4. Assess the object to be handled commencing the
manoeuvre5. When working as part of a team to move an object,
ensure everyone understands what they are about to do and when
6. Prepare the handling area7. Make a good stable base with your legs and feet.
Work well-within your ‘circle of balance’8. Keep the object to be transferred as close to your
body as possible9. Make sure of a good handhold
Principles (cont.)
Self Help …..Correct posture in any physical activity..
Correct sitting posture
An example of biomechanics at work
Team work..
• Think• BACK • for the
• FUTURE
Thank you