Manual Handling, Slips Trips & Falls

Manual Handling

Manual handling injuries account for approximately one third of all reported non-fatal injuries.

Reducing the Risk of Back Injuries on the Farm See the HSA website on Manual Handling, including the case studies and videos Eliminate the need for lifting as much as possible Training courses provide training on lifting techniques If you do need to lift assess the load assess your capacity to lift assess the work environment

Slips, Trips & Falls (on the same level)

Slips, trips and falls account for approximately one fifth of all reported non-fatal injuries.

Wellington boots may be slip resistant dependent upon their condition, the walking surface and the contamination. The slip resistance of footwear should be determined by the employer/ farmer.

Footwear must be appropriate to the walking surface and likely contamination of the working area Footwear with a softer sole and close-packed tread pattern works well with fluid contaminants and indoor environments A more open pattern works better outdoors or with solid contaminants In snow/ icy conditions, specialist footwear with ice grippers may be required Footwear should be trialled in the workplace where it's to be used Footwear and the walking surface must be kept clean Check the soles of footwear regularly to see that they are in good condition, clean and free from accumulations