MANUAL HANDLING FEATURE TRAINING RESULTS IN 60% LESS MANUAL HANDLING INCIDENTS
A bio-mechanics study recently commissioned by Pristine Condition in conjunction with Tesco Distribution has revealed groundbreaking results and helped the supermarket retailer achieve 60% reduction in manual handling incidents. The purpose of the study was to objectively and technically measure the manual handling risk reduction when applying Pristine Principles across key manual handling tasks. Using ViSafe wireless motion sensor technology the study measured movement and muscle activity when undertaking the tasks pre and post Pristine Condition’s manual handling training. The tests were undertaken across a range of tasks comparing the outputs both before and after Pristine Condition manual handling training. This included the loading and pulling of cages and loading, unloading and stacking pallets. Objective data provided by ViSafe quantified the advantage of Pristine Condition techniques in reducing risk for injury across all tasks assessed as ranging between 35% and 94%, in particular reducing muscle demand by up to 73%. Tesco Distribution had historically
followed the same route as many other companies following HSE guidance and hierarchy of controls. However, because
that approach often fails to properly address the issue of incorrect technique then predictably manual handling incidents were still prevalent, causing injury to colleagues and cost to the business. Tesco took the initiative to employ Pristine Condition to create a bespoke training programme to address manual handling incidents across their distribution centres. For the first time Pristine Condition
brought Olympic weightlifting techniques to industry, dispelling myths and fallacies
Training has led to a significant reduction in accidents, injuries and claims for Tesco
and introducing realistic, achievable principles and control measures. “Pristine has a fantastic approach toward manual handling challenges and their training has led to a significant reduction in accidents, injuries and claims for Tesco,” says safety risk manager Simon Pritchard. “Since implementing the programme Tesco Distribution has achieved a 60% reduction in manual handling incidents and leading the way for supermarkets in manual handling best practice.” Managing director of Pristine Condition Davy Snowdon comments: “Not only have we brought factual knowledge to industry but the practical application in any given situation. This knowledge which has always been lacking, self- perpetuates through workers, supervisors and managers. Everyone knows how to do the tasks correctly and the results our clients are achieving are unprecedented. “We are thoroughly delighted to be
working with Tesco and want to give full credit to their managers and colleagues who have fully bought into and supported the Programme.”
Pristine Condition T: 01491 414464
www.pristinecondition.com
MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS | JULY/AUGUST 2016 S15
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