Toolbox Talk

Manual Handling

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Accident statistics

Looking at our Health and Safety statistics up to the end of May

2014 the following trends are evident:

• Manual handling represents 28% of our minor injury

circumstances year to date

• The 2 RIDDOR injuries reported so far this year are related to

manual handling manhole covers:-

 Lancaster UID – pulled shoulder whilst lifting cover

 Chamberlayne Road – fracture to toe after dropping manhole

cover and frame on foot

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Introduction

The term manual handling covers a

wide variety of activities including lifting,

lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying.

If any of these tasks are not

carried out appropriately

there is a risk of injury.

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Manual Handling assessment

Wherever it is practicable,
mechanical lifting aids should be
used to transport goods to their
destination.

Where manual handling is the

only option, conduct a manual
handling assessment (CF627-50)
for all activities and cross reference
in RA/MS documents
(Please refer to CPR627 Manual Handling procedure)

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Manual Handling TILEO

The manual handling TILEO acronym can be used to

assess each manual handling activity. TILEO stands for:

• TASK,
• INDIVIDUAL,
• LOAD,
• ENVIRONMENT AND
• OTHER FACTORS

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 Stop! – Take Five

The following slides demonstrate

how the manual handling TILEO
can be used to assess each
manual handling activity and how
TILEO can be used to conduct
an assessment, allowing you to
“Stop and Take Five” before you
lift

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TASK
Does the manual handling task involve any of the
following:

• Twisting
• Stooping
• Bending
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Positioning the load
• Sudden movement
• Not enough rest or recovery periods
• Team handling
• Seated work
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INDIVIDUAL
Is the person:

• Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting

• Pregnant

• Disabled

• Suffering from health problems

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LOAD
Is the load:

• Heavy
• Difficult to grip
• Sharp
• Hot
• Cold
• Content likely to move

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ENVIRONMENT
Within the environment is/are there:

• Space constraints
• Uneven ground
• Slippery surfaces
• Unstable flooring
• Difference in ground levels
• Conditions – hot, cold or humid

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OTHER FACTORS

Other factors:

• Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or

personal protective equipment?

• Is there an absence of the correct/suitable PPE

being worn?

• Always look out for the “Line of Fire” – are you in a

position of danger?

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Good manual handling behaviours
Think before lifting/handling

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Good manual handling behaviours
Adopt a stable position

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Good manual handling behaviours
Bend your knees not your back

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Good manual handling behaviours
Keep the load close to your waist

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Good manual handling behaviours
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways

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