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MANUAL HANDLING
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HOW DOES
DOES MANUAL
MANUAL HANDLING
HANDLING RESULT
RESULT IN
IN INJURY?
INJURY?
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Manual handling
handling injuries
injuries may
may result
result from
from
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number of
of factors
factors can
can increase
increase the
the risk
risk of
of injury,
injury, including
including
Size, shape and weight of objects (if carried or held) and forces required
(if pushed, pulled or restrained);
Static postures, like holding the body or part of the body in a fixed position for
a long time;
Personal factors, such as age, physical dimensions and any disabilities the
person may have.
Manual Handling
RISK FACTORS IN MANUAL HANDLING
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These risk
risk factors
factors are
are influenced
influenced by:
by:
The way work is organized, such as one employee performing all manual
handling tasks instead of tasks being shared by several employees
Design and layout of work environment; and the degree of familiarity with the
task and associated training.
Manual Handling
Back Injuries
Complex System
•Spinal Cord
•Nerves
•Ligaments
•Muscles & Tendons
Manual Handling
Anatomy
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Much easier!
easier!
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
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SAFE WORK
WORK PROCEDURES
PROCEDURES
When handling lumber, pipe or other long objects, keep hands away from the
ends to prevent them from being pinched
Wipe off greasy, wet, slippery, or dirty objects before trying to handle them
Keep hands free of oil & grease Inspect materials for slivers, jagged edges,
burrs, rough or slippery surfaces
Keep fingers away from pinch points, especially when putting materials down
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
Don’t flex the back any further while lifting. This can happen if the legs
begin to straighten before starting to raise the load
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back
is bent. Shoulders should be kept level and facing in the same
direction as the hips. Turning by moving the feet is better than twisting
and lifting at the same time
Keep the head up when handling. Look ahead, not down at the
load, once it has been held securely
Move smoothly. The load should not be jerked or snatched as this can
make it harder to keep control and can increase the risk of injury.
Approach the load close to your body. Lever effect is reduced if load held
closer to the body
Manual Handling
Manual Handling