Transcript Manual Handling - Health and Safety Strategists

MANUAL HANDLING
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Course Content
Introduction
Statistics
Law
Anatomy & Injuries
Biomechanics
Principles of Safe Handling
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What is Manual Handling?
“Any transporting or supporting
of a load (including the lifting,
putting down, pushing, pulling,
carrying or moving thereof) by
hand or bodily force.”
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Anybody hurt?
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Accident Statistics
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Your Co.
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National
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Machine
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Slips/ falls
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Struck by
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2 Systems of Law
Criminal
Civil
Concerns
Offences against the state.
Disputes between
private individuals.
Purpose of
the action
To preserve order in the
community by punishment
and deterrent.
To remedy the wrong
which has been
suffered.
Burden of
proof.
The prosecutor must prove
his case beyond a
reasonable doubt.
Balance of
probabilities.
Sanctions
Imprisonment, Fine,
probation, community
service.
Damages
(compensation).
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Anatomy & Injuries
Spine - 3 main functions.
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To protect the spinal
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To allow movement.
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To support the upper
body.
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Anatomy & Injuries.
Vertebrae
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Anatomy & Injuries.
Ligaments
Muscles & tendons
Nerves
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Types of Injury.
Cumulative
Sudden
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Injury Causation Process.
Pain & inflammation
Injury
Restricted movement &
muscle spasm
Soft tissue shorten
Soft tissue overload
Excessive loads
Repetitive tasks
Awkward postures
Static postures
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Anatomy & Injuries.
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Causes of Injury.
Excessive weights
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Repetition of
tasks.
Degeneration of
discs.
Ballistic
movements.
Individual
Awkward postures
concerns.
Duration of task.
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Biomechanics.
Centre of Gravity.
Centre of gravity
Line of gravity
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Biomechanics.
Levers.
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Biomechanics.
Base of Support.
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Biomechanics.
Asymmetry
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Lopsided
Ballistic movements
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Speed
Force and resistance to movement
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Shopping trolley
Human movement
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Normal is not always safe
End range joint movement
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Squatting
Static muscle work
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Holding a pint glass
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Principles of Safe Handling.
If Manual Handling Operations cannot be
avoided then apply the principles of safe
handling:
Assess
 Plan
 Prepare
 Perform
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Principles of Safe Handling.
Assess:
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Assess:
Task
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Posture
Frequency
Duration
Intensity
Pacing
Team Handling
Rewards
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Weight
Shape
Size
Handles
Packaging
Stability
Contents
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Principles of Safe Handling.
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Environment
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Space constraints
Floor condition and levels
Temperature
Humidity
Ventilation
Lighting
Noise
Housekeeping
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Individual
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Strength
Height
Pregnancy
Health
Training
Experience
Gender
Age
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Principles of Safe Handling.
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Plan:
Task
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Consider the most
appropriate postures.
Is there mechanical
equipment available?
Is there anybody that can
help?
Is PPE being worn
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Route.
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Consider start and end
points.
Are there doors or steps on
the route?
Any obstructions to be
cleared?
Are there vehicles or other
persons to be aware of?
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Principles of Safe Handling.
Prepare:
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Prepare:
Load
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Can the load be split?
Make the load stable.
Pack shifting contents
tightly.
Evenly distribute contents.
Keep the centre of gravity
of the load close to you.
Cover sharp abrasive
edges.
Yourself.
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Area
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Get a good grip of the load.
Use PPE when necessary.
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Clear area of obstacles.
Warn people.
Check destination.
Ensure good lighting.
Check housekeeping.
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Principles of Safe Handling.
Perform:
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Apply principles of biomechanics to reduce the loading on
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Keep a wide base of support.
Maintain the lumbar curve (low back) as much as possible.
Brace yourself
Get a good grip.
Position feet in direction of travel.
Use smooth controlled movements.
Use friction to minimise force.
Try to avoid twisting and stooping.
Use team lifting where appropriate.
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Conclusions.
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