NAEL ENERGY & GENERAL ENTERPRISES

HSE TRAINING
PROJECT NAME: Admin. Bldg. Glenelg School LOCATION: Sal Al Nakhl
PROJECT NO: 7007 REF. No:
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TRAINING TOPIC: Manual Handling

VIDEO POWER POINT PRESENTATION PRACTICAL VERBAL
Topics Discussed

Manual Handling

Manual Handling is any tasks which involve people, moving, handling or shifting materials
and objects.

Most back injuries occur form unsafe lifting with rear end high, rounded back, head down,
and load being too far away from the body. Improper position doesnt allow powerful leg
and buttocks muscles to do the work and places harmful force to the low back.

It can also cause injuries, damage to the spine, back muscles and ligaments, hernia, strains,
crushed limbs type of injuries may also happen.

Always get a good grip when lifting. Use both hands and grasp opposite corners properly.
Protect feet and hand with safety shoes and work gloves.

To lift safely, start with feet wide apart and toes turned out to create a stable base. The load
needs to be in close to the body. Bend knees until legs are level and rear end is low. The
back should be upright with the head. Tighten abdominal muscles before lifting and test load
to determine how heavy it is.

Leg and butt muscle must do all the work, not weaker back muscles.

If load is to heavy or too large to lift, use mechanical aid or get someone else to help.

When pushing load, feet should be apart with one level behind the other, lean forward.
Gradually apply body weight and thrust forward with rear foot.

When pulling a load, feet should be apart with one level behind the other, lean back into the
line of the pull.

Lifting Dos and Donts
o Do Lift as a team/ Dont lift bulky loads alone
o Do turn with legs/ Dont twist when lifting
o Do use your legs/ Dont use your back
o Do use equipment/ Dont lift heavy loads


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NAME OF TRAINER

NOTED BY
NAME: R J A. Villar
DESIGNATION: Male Nurse
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DATE: 10.10.2014