Assessments

Learning outcomes in Module 4
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
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explain the terms hazard and risk
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describe the manual handling hierarchy of control
measures
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describe the manual handling assessments process
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explain the factors to be taken into account when
lifting, carrying and carrying out team lifting
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state the requirements for recording and reviewing
manual handling assessments.
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CQ What is a Hazard?
Something that
has the potential
to cause harm.
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What is Risk?

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The likelihood of harm occurring.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Avoid manual handling activities which involve
a risk of injury
Assess any remaining activities
Reduce any identified risks to the lowest level
reasonably practicable.
Employersí duties ñ Hierarchy of Measures
Avoid
Assess
Reduce
1
2
3
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Risk Matrix
Slightly Harmful
(requiring first aid)
Harmful
(resulting in time off
work)
Extremely Harmful
(causing major injury
or death)
Highly
Unlikely Trivial Risk Tolerable Risk Moderate Risk
Unlikely
(could occur
sometime)
Tolerable Risk Moderate Risk Substantial Risk
Likely
(not surprised
if it did happen)
Moderate Risk Substantial Risk Intolerable Risk
Action Required
Tolerable Risk:
monitor compliance
Moderate Risk:
plan control
measures
Substantial Risk:
take urgent steps
Intolerable Risk:
stop

5 elements of risk assessment
1 L
Load
Other
I
Individual
T
Task
E
Environment
2 3 4
e.g. Equipment/work organisation 5
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Load
Is the load:
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heavy?
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difficult to manage?
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bulky?
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unstable or likely to move unexpectedly,
e.g. animals, liquids, etc?
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harmful, e.g. hot, sharp, etc?
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awkwardly stacked?
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too large to be able to see over?
What would you need to know about a LOAD
before moving it? GE
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Individual Capability (YOU)
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Are you fit enough? (fatigue level)
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Are you ill?
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Any past / present injuries to consider?
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Have you been trained with this load?
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What are your handling skills like?
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Are you pregnant?
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Are you familiar with the equipment?
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Do you know the ability of your partner?
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Do you need particular strength or other
physical requirement?
What do you need to consider about YOURSELF
before carrying out manual handling? GE
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Does it involve:
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holding loads away from the trunk?
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introducing unsatisfactory body movements such
as twisting, reaching upwards or stooping?
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excessive lifting distances?
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moving the load a considerable distance?
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strenuous pushing or pulling?
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a risk of sudden movement?
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frequent or prolonged physical effort?
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a process imposed work rate?
What you need to know before attempting it
Task

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Environment
Are there;
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space constraints preventing good posture?
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floors which are uneven, slippery or unstable?
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obstructed floors and traffic routes?
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extremely hot or cold working conditions?
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changes in levels due to steps or ramps?
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chances of strong gusts of wind?
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poor lighting conditions?
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working surfaces at different heights?
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any other hazardous conditions?
What you should know before Manual Handling

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Equipment and work organisation
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Is movement hindered by work equipment?
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Is the work equipment being used unsuitable?
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Is movement hindered by personal protective
equipment?
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Is there any identification of a lack of training
or information from employees?
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Is the job boring?
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Is the job repetitive?
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Is the communication between
management and staff failing?
OTHER FACTORS to be consider before Manual Handling

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ABDWhich of the following is a manual handling hazard?
A. Broken table
B. Sharp knife
C. Heavy box
D. Open trapdoor
CHow much do you know?
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ABDWhich of the following is a manual handling hazard?
A. Broken table
B. Sharp knife
C. Heavy box
D. Open trapdoor
CHow much do you know?
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ABDìA _________ is something with the potential to cause
harmî
A. warning
B. danger
C. hazard
D. risk
CHow much do you know?
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ABCWhat is meant by the word ëriskí?
A. The potential to cause harm
B. The danger presented by an activity
C. The lack of safety
D. The likelihood of harm occurring
How much do you know?
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How much do you know?
Which of the following is one of the factors when
assessing a manual handling activity?
A. Time
B. Temperature
C. Task
D. Targets
1 2 3 4
A
B
DC
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