Manual handling represents 28% of minor injuries according to health and safety statistics. Manual handling includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying loads. Mechanical lifting aids should be used when possible to reduce injury risk from manual handling. When manual handling is necessary, a manual handling assessment should be conducted using the TILEO method. TILEO stands for Task, Individual, Load, Environment, and Other factors and is used to evaluate injury risks from manual handling activities. The assessment allows workers to "Stop and Take Five" before lifting to identify risks. Good manual handling behaviors include thinking before lifting, adopting a stable position, bending knees not back, keeping loads close to the waist, and avoiding twisting or leaning.

1. Manual Handling

2. Accident statistics
• Looking at Health and Safety statistics:
Manual handling represents 28% of minor
injury circumstances year to date

3. 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.

4. 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
Manual Handling assessment

5. The manual handling TILEO acronym can be used to
assess each manual handling activity. TILEO stands for:
• TASK,
• INDIVIDUAL,
• LOAD,
• ENVIRONMENT AND
• OTHER FACTORS
Manual Handling TILEO

6. • 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
Stop! – Take Five

7. 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

8. INDIVIDUAL
Is the person:
• Likely to be in the “Line of Fire” when lifting
• Suffering from health problems
• Pregnant
• Disabled
• Physical Fitness

9. LOAD
Is the load:
• Heavy
• Difficult to grip
• Sharp
• Hot
• Cold
• Content likely to move

10. ENVIRONMENT
Within the environment is/are there:
• Space constraints
• Uneven ground
• Slippery surfaces
• Unstable flooring
• Difference in ground levels
• Conditions – hot, cold or humid

11. 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?

12. Good manual handling behaviours
Think before lifting/handling

13. Good manual handling behaviours
Adopt a stable position

14. Good manual handling behaviours
Bend your knees not your back

15. Good manual handling behaviours
Keep the load close to your waist

16. Good manual handling behaviours
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways

17. Thank You