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The view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link: https://connect.avivab2b.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_prevention_of_musculoskeletal_disorders_lps.pdf
Policies and Procedures
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1. Is there a musculoskeletal prevention strategy and policy in place?
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2. Are there adequate resources in place to implement the MSDs prevention strategy?
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3. Are accountabilities and responsibilities allocated in the policy?
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4. Have performance metrics been agreed and are these reviewed at regular intervals?
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5. Have you communicated the strategy, policies and procedures to all employees and is this recorded?
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6. Is the content of policies and procedures reviewed at least annually?
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7. Does your MSDs prevention strategy link with your health and wellbeing strategy?
Risk Assessment
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8. Are task based manual handling assessments carried out for all significant tasks as per the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?
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9. Are assessments carried out by competent persons?
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10. Do you use HSE tools such as the manual handling assessment charts (MAC tool)?
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11. Do you involve employees who undertake the tasks in the risk assessment process
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12. When considering control measures, do you follow the hierarchy of control principles, e.g. eliminate the hazard as the first option?
Incident Investigation
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13. Are designated incident investigators trained in good accident investigation techniques?
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14. Do you consider the "Whole Person" when undertaking an Investigation, i.e. what tasks they had performed for several days before the incident occurred?
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15. When checking whether an employee has received training, do you verify the content of the training material for adequacy?
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16. What post-incident support to employees who have reported a manual handling or other related injury is available and is this adequate?
Education and Awarenes
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17. Does your manual handling training include preventative measures for MSDs?
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18. Does your manual handling training include how to spot the early signs and how to report them?
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19. Does the training signpost employees to where they can get help if they are experiencing symptoms of MSDs?
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20. Who receives training in MSDs?<br><br>• Managers?<br>• Supervisors?<br>• Employees?
Early Intervention
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21. Does your policies and procedures include early intervention?
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22. Has provision from occupational health been put in place to support those who report symptoms, e.g. referral to a physiotherapist?
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23. Are employees encouraged to report any issues which they consider to be unsafe?
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24. Are employees educated in the early signs of MSDs and how to report them?
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25. Do you employ or have access to Injury Prevention Specialists?
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Completed by (Name and Signature)
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Please Note:
This document contains general information and guidance only and may be superseded and/or subject to amendment without further notice. Aviva has no liability to any third parties arising out of ARMS' communications whatsoever (including Loss Prevention Standards), and nor shall any third party rely on them. Other than liability which cannot be excluded by law, Aviva shall not be liable to any person for any indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising out of access to, or use of, or reliance on anything contained in ARMS' communications. The document may not cover every risk, exposure or hazard that may arise and Aviva recommend that you obtain specific advice relevant to the circumstances.
