What is Manual Handling?
Musculoskeletal disorders account for over a third of all workplace injuries in the UK. The Manual Handling module applies the HSE TILEO methodology (Task, Individual, Load, Environment, Other factors) to systematically assess manual handling risks and implement effective controls.
Guided assessment templates evaluate lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements. Load weight, frequency, distance, and posture are analysed to calculate cumulative exposure and identify high-risk activities requiring intervention.
Control recommendations follow the hierarchy of control, prioritising elimination of manual handling through automation or mechanical aids before resorting to training or PPE. Integration with the training module ensures workers are competent in safe manual handling techniques.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- • HSE guidance HSG60 and INDG143
Key Benefits
Reduce musculoskeletal injuries by up to 60% through systematic assessment
Prevent long-term absence and associated costs from back injuries
Identify mechanical handling solutions to eliminate manual lifting
Legal compliance with Manual Handling Regulations requirements
Training needs identification for high-risk activities
Posture analysis guides ergonomic improvements
Features & Capabilities
TILEO assessment methodology with guided prompts
Load weight and frequency calculator
Posture analysis with diagrams showing risky positions
Control measure suggestion engine
Mechanical handling aid recommendation
Training requirement identification
Team lifting risk assessment
Repetitive task analysis with break scheduling
How It Works
Identify manual handling task requiring assessment
Apply TILEO methodology to evaluate task characteristics
Calculate cumulative exposure based on load, frequency, and duration
Identify control measures following hierarchy of control
Implement controls and provide training for residual risks
Frequently asked questions
- What is Manual Handling?
- Manual handling risk assessments using TILEO methodology with load characteristics, posture analysis, and musculoskeletal injury prevention.
- How does Manual Handling work?
- Identify manual handling task requiring assessment. Apply TILEO methodology to evaluate task characteristics. Calculate cumulative exposure based on load, frequency, and duration. Identify control measures following hierarchy of control. Implement controls and provide training for residual risks.
- What are the main benefits of Manual Handling?
- Reduce musculoskeletal injuries by up to 60% through systematic assessment. Prevent long-term absence and associated costs from back injuries. Identify mechanical handling solutions to eliminate manual lifting. Legal compliance with Manual Handling Regulations requirements.
- Which regulations does Manual Handling help you comply with?
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. HSE guidance HSG60 and INDG143.
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