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- 1. AHCOHS201A 1
- 2. OHS&W Regulations Division 2.9 Code of Practice 2
- 3. Main Objectives Effective from January 1991 To prevent the occurrence of INJURY and to REDUCE the severity of injuries resulting from manual handling tasks in the workplace 3
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- 5. An activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to: ◦ Lift or Lower ◦ Push or Pull ◦ Carry ◦ Otherwise move ◦ Hold or restrain A person, animal or thing 58 5
- 6. TO REDUCE : ◦ Pain and Suffering ◦ Injury Costs ◦ Medical Costs ◦ Lost Worker Hours ◦ Worker Replacement 6
- 7. TO REDUCE : ◦ Work cover Levy ◦ Damaged Equipment ◦ Investigation Costs ◦ Lost Productivity 7
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- 10. Posture Compressive Load on the Spine (kg) Standing 50kgs Bending down with out bending legs 200 – 300kgs Bending down with out bending legs to pick up 10kgs 350 – 600kgs 10
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- 13. Everyone working in all industries High Risk Occupations ◦ Construction ◦ Product assemblers ◦ Process workers ◦ Office workers – data entry 13
- 14. Long term Pain and Suffering The Stigma associated with back and other injuries which cannot be seen Emotional Distress to the individual Loss of Morale of fellow workers Tension within families and relationships 14
- 15. Direct Cost ◦ Compensation ◦ Wages ◦ Medical 15
- 16. Many hidden financial costs Indirect Cost ◦ Production losses ◦ Retraining staff ◦ Training new staff ◦ Fine ◦ Increased work cover levy 16
- 17. Require employers to : ◦ Identify Risks ◦ Assess the Risk ◦ Control Risks ◦ Monitor and Review Arising from Manual Handling tasks 17
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- 19. A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness Can be present or potential danger May or may not be visible - emerging 19
- 20. Anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness 20
- 21. Methods being used to perform a task Machines in use Substances in use - package size Storage and transport Workplace practices and procedures Repetitive use of muscles Static loads 21
- 22. The probability or likelihood of the hazard resulting in an injury, illness or disease The likelihood of sustaining and injury or illness because of the exposure to the hazard 28 22
- 23. The likelihood or the chance that the hazard will result in injury 23
- 24. Hazard Risk Outcome Heavy Object Lifting heavy objects Sprains / stains Sharp Surface Handling sharp object Cuts / abrasions Small forces Pruning for long period Inflammation of joints rapid and continuously Bending Excessive Bending Sprains and strains Twisting Excessive Twisting Sprains and strains Vibration Holding Pneumatic Drill Loss of Feeling 19 24
- 25. Minimum Effort is required to do the task 25
- 26. Recommended Weight: ◦ 16kgs – 20kgs Depends upon the physical capabilities of the individual 26
- 27. Leverage effects the load on the body 27
- 28. Undue stress on the back and spine 28
- 29. Extreme range movements Twisting while lifting Bending the spine Jerky, uncontrolled movements Jumping from heights 70 29
- 30. Results in discomfort or persistent pain: ◦ tendons ◦ muscles ◦ soft tissue 30
- 31. Usually caused and / or aggravated by work Repetitive movement over extended periods Static muscular load 31
- 32. Contributing Factors: ◦ Poor work station design ◦ Badly designed equipment ◦ Poorly designed tools ◦ Poorly maintained tools ◦ Lack of training ◦ Lack of Administrative control measures 32
- 33. Risk Identification Risk Assessment Risk Control Review and Evaluate 21 33
- 34. Analysis of workplace injury records Consultation with employees Direct Observation ◦ use a checklist as per Code - p 10 -12 ◦ conduct site inspections ◦ inspect new equipment ◦ analyze new systems 21 34
- 35. Risk Rating - How bad is the risk Consequences - catastrophic to negligible Probability - frequent to improbable Severity - extremely serious to low Priority - urgent to none Risk Assessment Sheet - p 13 - 20 35
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- 37. What can be changed to make improvements 21 37
- 38. Elimination Substitution Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment Monitor and Evaluate 29 38
- 39. Elimination completely removes the hazard or risk of exposure to the hazard Eliminate the hazard or risk 29 39
- 40. Substitution involves replace a hazardous substance, machinery or work process with a less hazardous one Substitute the hazard or risk 29 40
- 41. Engineering controls may involve isolation,guards, shields or modification to design Engineer out the problem 30 41
- 42. Administration controls involve introducing work practices and procedures job rotation, regular breaks , signs Introduce administrative control 30 42
- 43. PPE is a last resort measure to risk control PPE may include glasses, gloves, hats ear protection Provide personal protective equipment 43
- 44. Are the changes effective Have any new hazards be introduced Is there a need to make changes Continuos improvement 44
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- 46. Plan - Assess - Think Maintain the “ S “ curve in the back Maintain Balance ◦ A solid stance that avoids discomfort Keep the Load Close to the Body 70 46
- 47. Comfortable work position 47
- 48. Comfortable and more Relaxed 48
- 49. Less strain on the back 49
- 50. What changes can you make to improve manual handling What changes will you make to improve manual handling 50