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Working Safely in an Engineering EnvironmentElement 3 - Apply safe working practices and procedures
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Manual Handling
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What is manual handling ?
Manual handling is defined as the transporting or supporting
of a load which includes
– Lifting & Lowering– Pushing & Pulling– Carrying or Moving
by hand or by bodily force.
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Manual Handling
34% of all accidents are due to Manual Handling
45% of these accidents are injuries to the back
Why do we need to prevent Manual Handling ?
Humane
Economic
Legal
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Manual handling injuries
45% of manual handling accidents results in back injuries
Other parts of the body injured– Stomach– Neck– Hands,arms and legs
That is apart from the;– Crushed fingers,toes,feet and Hands– Lacerations bruising– Broken bones– Damaged ligaments
Hot, cold or chemicals can cause burns and related injuries
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The Spine
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Prolapsed Disc
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Lifting and Lowering
Guidelines Only
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Hierarchy of controls
Must it be moved or lifted ?
Can it be automated ?
Can it be moved mechanically ?
If there is still a residual riska full manual handling assessmentmust be carried outUsing T.I.L.E.Task Individual Load and Environment.
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Mechanical Aids
Tackle and hoist
Ropes and slings
Trolley
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Manual Handling
TASKdoes it involve, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying
INDIVIDUALconsideration must be given to height, weight, shape, age, male or female, pregnancy strength and disabilities.
LOADis the load heavy, big, small, round, bulky, hot, cold, slippery etc
ENVIRONMENTis it inside/outside, hot, cold, weather, uneven ground stairs etc
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Base Movement Lift
Foot position -Leading footFeet flat on floorClose as possible to the loadCentre of gravity over loadRelax - natural backKnees around 900 Assess loadLeading hand same as lead footPalmer gripBreath in to increase abdominal pressureLift leading with headThighs do the workLoad close to the body and not too high
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Multiple Lifts
Base movement still applies in multiple lifts– Dual & Team Lifts
Things to consider are– Height of Individuals– Strength of Individuals– Fitness of Individuals– The Environment– Communication
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Protective Equipment - General
Head ProtectionEye ProtectionEar ProtectionRespiratory ProtectionBody ProtectionHand ProtectionFoot Protection
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Protective ClothingIn Apprentice Training Centre
Coveralls
Safety Shoes
Light Eye Protection
Storage and issue
(Other work areas may require different clothing)
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Protective Clothing
Unsuitable for Use
Loose clothing and Items
Greasy/Oily clothing
Worn footwear
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Avoidance of Health Problems
Trained and Authorised
Follow rules and instructions
Wear protective clothing
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Safe Working Area
Prepare Area
Observe Safety Instructions
Work tidy
Clean Tools after use
Clean Area on Completion
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Storage of Tools and Materials
Tools
Materials
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Walk Round
Changeroom & Lockers
Location of PPE
Storage of Equipment
Safe Working Areas
Mechanical Aids
