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Posted By Halesowen (going to Wembley) Baggie
All manual handling training I have come across uses the standard box as an example of a load, the trainer then demonstrates how to pick this box up, and then everybody has a go.
How would you give a road construction worker manual handling training. This guy/gal is using a shovel with the load at arms length probably thousands of times a day, or a shelf stacker in a shop, or somebody who does not raise and lower the British Standard box for a living?
Thoughts please?
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Posted By Kieran J Duignan
Well-designed ergonomic training to handle loads saely by hand addresses the necessary balance between several factors including not simply the shape and size of the load but also the conditions of handling (and moving) it; the grip-ability of the load; the height, weight, gender and fitness of the person(s) involved; physical conditions of handling and the person's level of understanding of risk management as well as the time and opportunity for reinforcement of training.
In that light, you can vary the load from a pencil to the largest and heaviest person, assuming the trainer and safety practitioner understand the essentials of ergonomics and behavioural safety involved of safe manual handling.
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Posted By PL
I tend to take my MH training into the workplace instead of the "classroom" and base it around tasks they are performing.
I find it gets better buy in than the cardboard box method. I'm sure everyone knows how to lift a cardboard box correctly by now. I wonder if there's any stats on MH injuries in general compared to MH injuries lifting a cardboard box ;)
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Posted By Ian
Agreed; when working on the passport scheme in Social Services, we brought in specific equipment such as slings/hoists and wheelchairs for users in adults, pushchairs, baby seats and even a mock baby for children's services.
When leisure centres were trained, we used all their equipment including the bouncy castles to show effective handling (used accident reports to highlight areas)
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Posted By D. Lewis
Hi,
I agree that the Manual Handling Training Passport & Information Scheme, which was originally developed by the NHS in Wales, and is now compulsory for the Welsh NHS and all Local Authorities in Wales is the best package available. It covers both inanimate load handling, as well as patient handling, and
covers all aspects of handling and moving and incudes practical sessions on risk assessments as well as lifting, pushing, pulling etc... that can be adapted to the individuals working environment. The HSE have stated that the Passport Scheme “enables organisations to demonstrate best practise in complying with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations”. I think this is high praise. The are a few non NHS and Local Government Organisations delivering training and Trainer courses in the scheme. One of the best I have found are Safety Training Awards www.sta.co.uk. If you need any more information please contact me.
Dave
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