HSE AWARENESS MODULE NO.

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MANUAL HANDLING

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Abu Dhabi Municipality Health and Safety Construction Codes of Practice

-Part 1. Section 8: Manual Handling
Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Ways and Means to Protect
Employees Against Occupational Hazards
Federal Law No.8 of 1980: UAE Labour Law
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION
COMMON INJURIES
• Sprain and Strain
• Cuts and Abrasions
• Back Injuries
• Crushing of Limbs
• Amputations
• Spinal Injuries
COMMON INJURIES – SPRAIN
COMMON INJURIES – STRAIN
COMMON INJURIES – CUTS
COMMON INJURIES – BRUISE
COMMON INJURIES – CRUSH WOUNDS
COMMON INJURIES – AMPUTATION
COMMON INJURIES – SPINAL INJURY
 Requirements
– A Risk Assessment must be conducted for special manual lifts involving
special / awkward material, abnormal conditions.
– Tool Box Talk on proper lifting technique must be conducted and explained to
workers who perform regular / repetitive manual handling.
– Use mechanical aides such as trolleys, rollers and levers or team lifting as much
as possible for every lift. Try to use mechanical aides as much as possible.
– An employee must not be required to lift loads beyond his physical capacity
without any assistance. Compact loads of up to 50 kg can be safely lifted
provided safe lifting techniques are used.
– Plan your lift. Check your grip, posture and secure a clear line of travel –
BEFORE YOU START. Make sure you are capable to complete the lift from start
to finish.
– Know and apply the safe lifting techniques
– Use hand gloves when handling objects with corners and rough surfaces.
– Check your footing that it does not slip while you carry the load.
– Avoid horseplay when a worker is lifting a load
 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY

• Comply with the orders and instructions

related to industrial security and safety
precautions and use the appropriate
protective devices and treat any such
devices in his possession with due care.
• No worker shall commit any act leading to
non-compliance with such instructions, or to
the misuse, damage or destruction of the
equipment provided for protecting the health
and safety of the workers.
 SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUE

1. Position your feet shoulder width apart near the load.

2. Bend your knees and keep your back straight
3. Securely grip and hold the object close to your body
4. Lift with your legs. Let the leg muscles take the weight of the load – not your
back.
5. Do not twist your ankles or bend your back while you are carrying the load.
6. Lay down the load by bending your knees – not bending your back.
Team Lifting Use of Rollers
Mechanical Lifting Aides
If you suffer a permanent disability
– who will support your family?

Better to be Safe than Sorry

FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES - ALWAYS
FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES - ALWAYS
 And at the end of the job,
When its time to go home…
SOMEONE IS WAITING FOR YOU
 HAVE A SAFE DAY
Thank you for your time.