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Manual Handling Hazards & Control Measures (Types of manual handling…
Manual Handling Hazards & Control Measures
Types of manual handling injury
Prolapsed disc (commonly known as slipped disc)
Muscle injury (for example tears)
Strain (over use of tendon & ligaments)
Sprain (usually joints subjected to sudden force)
Crushing (of toes etc)
Hernia
Dislocations
Cuts (usually to hands)
T.I.L.E
Assessment of manual handling risks
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Task
Frequency of the activity
Distance load is held from the body
Twisting movements
Distance of carry
Frequency of breaks
Vertical distance a load has to be lifted
The work rate demands of the task
Repetitive nature of the manual handling
Assessment of manual handling risks
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Individual
Age
Gender
Level of competency
Pre-existing health issues (e.g. heart condition)
Height and size of the individual
Strength of the individual
Assessment of manual handling risks
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Load
Size
Shape
Stability (centre of gravity)
Weight
Contents (for e.g. a chemical substance)
Temperature (hot or cold)
Assessment of manual handling risks
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Environment
Condition of the floor (uneven, slippery, etc)
Space available to allow safe movement
Temperature within the working area
Lighting levels to allow safe movement
Means of avoiding or minimising the risks from manual handling (hierarchy of control)
Eliminate
the need for manual handling (e.g. automation through use of forklift)
Assess
the manual handling tasks that
cannot be eliminated
(by considering
TILE
)
Use of handling aids (e.g trolleys, hoists)
Modify
the task, load or environment:
Task
- frequent job breaks, job rotation, changing layout of workstation
Load
- make loads smaller, labelling of loads for weight, ensuring handle holds
Environment
- change layout of work area to allow more space, provide suitable lighting
Ensure
individual capabilities
are
matched to the task
:
Adequate strength of the individual
Absence of medical conditions which may affect capability
suitable height to ensure worker can reach levels
Circumstances in which a manual handling risk assessment should be reviewed
If working conditions have changed
If persons carrying out the operations have changed
If there have been changes to the nature of the task or load
If thought to be no longer valid
Efficient movement principles for manually lifted loads (Kinetic handling principles)
Before lifting
Check the weight and centre of gravity of the load
Plan & check the route is clear
Establish a good firm grip
During the lift
Bend the knees, using the leg muscles to lift the load
Keep the back straight
Keep load close to the body
Avoid twisting or sudden movement during the lift
Placing lad down
Use the knees to bring the load to the surface (don't bend from the back)
Maintain good balance as the load is placed
Set load down and adjust to final position