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Wednesday 27 June 2007
safety sales pitch June 07
safety news letter June 07
Welcome to the safety newsletter. The idea of these news letters are to raise safety awareness and to get you involved. This month’s topic is Manual Handling. Manual Handling injuries are common, however these injuries can easily be prevented.
Reasons for Back Pain
Back Pain does not always happen due to a one off strain. It can be the result of awkward or abnormal posture; stressful movements and forces; environmental factors such as heat, cold and vibration; declining physical fitness and age
Back Structure
The spine is not perfectly straight its curved shape is designed to support the back structure. The key to proper lifting is to keep the 3 curves of your back in their natural position. When the back is moved out of shape then additional pressure and stress is placed on its component parts.
What are the legal requirements?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 requires employers to avoid the need for employees to undertake manual handling which involves a risk of being injured. Where employers cannot avoid the need for manual handling which involve a risk of injury, they shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment.
Assessment and Risk Control
Before doing any lifting you need to do an assessment. Think: am I capable of doing this task? It helps to understand the T.I.L.E principles. These are: Task, Individual, Load, and Environment.
Task: does it involve twisting, stooping, reaching upwards. All of which put stress on your back. Individual: does it require unusual capabilities? Is it hazardous to those with a health problem? Load: is what you’re lifting heavy, bulky, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, unstable or unpredictable? Environment: are there constraints in posture, variations in levels, obstructions?
Ask yourself: do I have to lift it? Can I get a mechanical aid to help with the lift?
Correct Lifting
When lifting is required, six standard steps can be applied:
1.Assess the muscular effort required. Make sure the place where the load is to be put down is clear of obstructions. Remember T.I.L.E?
2.Stand close to the load with feet apart so that you have a balance stable base for lifting.
3.Don’t bend your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back as straight as possible.
4.Get a firm grip and move the load close to your body.
5.Do not jerk the load – lift it smoothly.
6.Always keep your arms and the load close to your body and when turning, use your feet rather than twisting.
Exercise
The key to looking after your back is good health. Try to get plenty of exercise when you are not at work. By keeping in good shape and leading a healthy lifestyle you will be doing your back a big favour. Where possible before attempting to lift you should warm up and gently stretch your muscles.
Look after your back it is the only one you've got!!
Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk
For more information on manual handling go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/index.htm
Back Pain does not always happen due to a one off strain. It can be the result of awkward or abnormal posture; stressful movements and forces; environmental factors such as heat, cold and vibration; declining physical fitness and age
Back Structure
The spine is not perfectly straight its curved shape is designed to support the back structure. The key to proper lifting is to keep the 3 curves of your back in their natural position. When the back is moved out of shape then additional pressure and stress is placed on its component parts.
What are the legal requirements?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 requires employers to avoid the need for employees to undertake manual handling which involves a risk of being injured. Where employers cannot avoid the need for manual handling which involve a risk of injury, they shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment.
Assessment and Risk Control
Before doing any lifting you need to do an assessment. Think: am I capable of doing this task? It helps to understand the T.I.L.E principles. These are: Task, Individual, Load, and Environment.
Task: does it involve twisting, stooping, reaching upwards. All of which put stress on your back. Individual: does it require unusual capabilities? Is it hazardous to those with a health problem? Load: is what you’re lifting heavy, bulky, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, unstable or unpredictable? Environment: are there constraints in posture, variations in levels, obstructions?
Ask yourself: do I have to lift it? Can I get a mechanical aid to help with the lift?
Correct Lifting
When lifting is required, six standard steps can be applied:
1.Assess the muscular effort required. Make sure the place where the load is to be put down is clear of obstructions. Remember T.I.L.E?
2.Stand close to the load with feet apart so that you have a balance stable base for lifting.
3.Don’t bend your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back as straight as possible.
4.Get a firm grip and move the load close to your body.
5.Do not jerk the load – lift it smoothly.
6.Always keep your arms and the load close to your body and when turning, use your feet rather than twisting.
Exercise
The key to looking after your back is good health. Try to get plenty of exercise when you are not at work. By keeping in good shape and leading a healthy lifestyle you will be doing your back a big favour. Where possible before attempting to lift you should warm up and gently stretch your muscles.
Look after your back it is the only one you've got!!
Kevin Jones
www.safetyadviser.co.uk
For more information on manual handling go to http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/index.htm
Saturday 23 June 2007
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Kevin Jones
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Thursday 14 June 2007
safe environment June 07
Smoking: advice for smoking at work
From 1st July 2007, all public places and workplaces will become smoke-free in England, with the exception of a limited number of exemptions under the Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006. Further information on the requirements under this new legislation and what it means for businesses, employers, employees and the public can be found at the following address:
http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/
An information service is also available on 0800 169 1697.
Workplace Death in KetteringOrion Way Kettering Business Park
THE death of a man who became trapped underneath a lorry on a Kettering industrial estate on Saturday is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive. The police, ambulance service and fire crews were called to a business premises in Orion Way, Kettering Business Park, last week.The man, who is believed to be in his 40s and from Wellingborough, was pronounced dead at the scene.A spokesman for the police said: “Police were called by the ambulance service to a report of man trapped underneath a lorry at a business premises in Orion Way.“At this stage it appears the man had been working under the lorry and that it was an industrial accident.”A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive confirmed they were investigating the accident.
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Kevin Jones
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Taking the pain out of Health + Safety at www.safetyadviser.co.uk
From 1st July 2007, all public places and workplaces will become smoke-free in England, with the exception of a limited number of exemptions under the Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006. Further information on the requirements under this new legislation and what it means for businesses, employers, employees and the public can be found at the following address:
http://www.smokefreeengland.co.uk/
An information service is also available on 0800 169 1697.
Workplace Death in KetteringOrion Way Kettering Business Park
THE death of a man who became trapped underneath a lorry on a Kettering industrial estate on Saturday is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive. The police, ambulance service and fire crews were called to a business premises in Orion Way, Kettering Business Park, last week.The man, who is believed to be in his 40s and from Wellingborough, was pronounced dead at the scene.A spokesman for the police said: “Police were called by the ambulance service to a report of man trapped underneath a lorry at a business premises in Orion Way.“At this stage it appears the man had been working under the lorry and that it was an industrial accident.”A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive confirmed they were investigating the accident.
Free Safety Information free workplace inspection template
The aim of safetyadviser.co.uk is provide practical help to business; to do so it continues its pledge to provide a free health and safety system built up over the year. For your free workplace inspection form contact us.
For the most up to date information visit the safetyadviser.co.uk blog
http://safetyadviser.blogspot.com/
Kevin Jones
kevin.jones@safetyadviser.co.uk
Taking the pain out of Health + Safety at www.safetyadviser.co.uk
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