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Manually lifting and handling materials and
accessories
Unit 130: Handle and store tiling materials and
accessories

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Introduction
The learning outcomes of this presentation will be:
• a basic understanding of how to lift and handle materials
• protection of work
• manufacturers’ information.

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Handling and storing materials
Involves diverse operations:
Manual material handling
• Carrying bags or materials
• Unpacking materials
Material handling via machine
• Forklift
• Crane
• Rigging
Stacking or storing
• Drums
• Barrels
• Timber
• Loose bricks
• Other materials

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Injuries
• Lifting an object is a major cause of back injuries in the workplace.
• Improper storing and handling of material and equipment can cause
‘struck by’ and ‘crushed by’ injuries.

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Hazards
Common hazards include:
• Improper manual lifting, or carrying loads that are too large or heavy
• Being struck by materials or being caught in pinch points
• Being crushed by machines, falling materials or improperly stored
materials
• Incorrectly cutting ties or securing devices.
Source: Concerca

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Manual handling
Seek help:
• When a load is too bulky to properly grasp or lift
• When you can’t see around or over the load
• When you can’t safely handle the load
Attach handles to loads to reduce the chances of getting fingers
smashed.
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Safe lifting
• Break the load into parts.
• Get help with heavy or bulky items.
• Lift with legs, keep back straight, do not twist.
• Use handling aids – such as steps, trestles, shoulder pads, handles,
and wheels.
• Avoid lifting above shoulder level.

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Video link
Below is a short video link to safe handling
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSPc9KY_VYc

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Any questions?