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The document provides a comprehensive guide on manual handling, detailing health and safety regulations, training programs, and causes of back pain. It covers anatomy, risk assessment, proper lifting techniques, and emphasizes the importance of safe practices to prevent injuries. Key risk factors and guidelines for reducing injury during manual handling are also discussed.
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- 1. Manual Handling by Lee Kennedy KVFConsultants Ltd.
- 2. Introductions Introduction Health& safety Mobile phones Breaks Behaviour Comfort Breaks
- 3. Today’s Training Programme Causes of Back Pain Anatomy and Injury Legislation and Risk Assessment Correct Body Mechanics and Practical Techniques Video / DVD Summary and Test
- 4. What Risks? Spot thehazards!
- 6. Manual Handling Definition: The applicationof human effort directly, or indirectly, to transport or support a load
- 7. Manual Handling Operations Regulations1992 – amended 2002 Applies to: Lifting, lowering, pulling or pushing Inanimate loads – box or trolley Animate – animal or person
- 8. Manual Handling Hazards Lifting a load that is too heavy or cumbersome- back injuries Failing to use a proper lifting/moving technique- back injuries (Twisting, Stooping, Reaching) Failing to grip the load in safe manner-feet injuries Not wearing correct PPE-hand injuries
- 9. Areas of theBody Injured by Manual Handling Finger/Thumb 14% Back 49% Rest Of Torso 7% Arm 10% Hand/Wrist 9% Legs 8% Other 3% Source: HSE
- 10. Why Are BackProblems Increasing? Two Key Reasons: 1. Our physical condition 2. Increased Medical Management
- 11. Back Problems Back problemsare seldom caused by a single injury The Final Straw !
- 12. 5 Generic Reasonsfor Back Pain Poor posture Lifting and handling incorrectly Stress Lifestyle Can stem from a poor level of physical fitness
- 13. 20 30 3235 40 50 57 60 BackProblems Age in Years Back Problems Peak Between the Ages of Thirty and Fifty
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- 15. How Does MyBack Work? • 3 Natural curves • 33 Vertebrae forming a flexible column • Cervical = 7 • Thoracic = 12 • Lumbar = 5 • Sacrum = 5 • Coccyx = 4
- 17. • Ligaments –Hold the bones together and add stability of the spine. • Spinal Cord – Passes down through the middle of the spinal canal. It is therefore protected by the vertebrae. • Spinal Nerves – Branch off at each level of the vertebral column and carry nerve impulses (sensory & motor). • Intervertebral Disc – Separate the bones and act as a shock absorbers. They allow free movement.
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- 19. Spinal Joints &Discs
- 20. Slipped/Prolapsed disc Aslipped disc/prolapsed disc occurs when the annulus gradually crack open allowing part or all the nucleus to prolapsed or seep out at the back of the disc close to the spinal nerves of the spinal cord are. This puts pressure on the nerves causing severe pain This is caused by adopting poor posture e.g. Bending, stretching twisting and overreaching
- 21. Sciatica More commonlyknown as a “trapped nerve” Sciatic nerve is largest nerve in body consisting of 5 nerve roots. Sciatic Nerve most likely to be trapped as it leaves the vertebrae as it passes to the pelvis Could be any of the 5 vertebrae of the lumber spine
- 22. Sciatica • Caused bya damaged disc pressing on nerve root in lower back • Pain in rear or leg, worse when sitting • Burning/tingling down the leg •Shooting pain that makes it difficult to stand up • Constant pain on one side of the rear
- 23. Other Reasons forBack Pain Osteoarthritis Referred Injury
- 24. Risk Factors forYourselves In a rush to do a task Awkward / critical lifting Cold Uncontrolled situations Inactivity - sitting
- 25. and …… YOURLIFESTYLE Stressful lifestyle Poor physical fitness Bad mattress and pillow
- 26. Avoid Does theobject need to be moved? Can the process be automated? Consider mechanisation / handling aids. Conveyor Pallet truck Electric or powered hoist Lift truck
- 27. Assess Does the taskinvolve? Holding loads away from the body Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards Long carrying distances Strenuous pushing or pulling Repetitive handling Insufficient rest or recovery time
- 28. Reduce To thelowest level “reasonably practicable” TIME v EFFORT v MONEY in proportion to the benefits Mechanical aids can reduce the risk They can also improve productivity
- 29. Employees Duties Safesystems of work Proper use of equipment Co-operation with employer Inform employer of hazardous activities Do not put others at risk
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- 31. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting Plan the lift Can an aid be used? Where’s it going Do I need help? Will I need to rest?
- 32. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting The 1 minute Risk Assessment
- 33. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting T - TASK I - INDIVIDUAL L - LOAD E - ENVIRONMENT
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- 35. Task – reducingthe injury Can you? Use a lifting aid? Improve workplace layout? Reduce amount of twisting & stooping? Avoid lifting from floor to above shoulder height Reduce carrying distances? Push rather than Pull
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- 37. Individual – reducingthe injury Can you: Pay particular attention to those who have a physical weakness Take extra care of pregnant workers Give your colleagues more info. Eg the range of tasks they are likely to face Provide more training Get advice from Occupational health if needed
- 38. Load Heavy? Bulkyor Unwieldy? Difficult to Grasp? Unstable or Contents Likely to Shift? Sharp – Rough – Hot – Potentially Damaging?
- 39. Load – reducingthe injury Can you make the load: Lighter or less bulky Easier to grasp More stable Less damaging to hold If the load comes from elsewhere, have you asked the employer to help – handles or smaller packages
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- 41. Environment – reducingthe injury Can you: Remove obstructions to free movement Provide better flooring Avoid steps & steep ramps Prevent extremes of hot & cold Wear less restrictive PPE Improve lighting Ensure PPE is correct for the task
- 42. Engage ‘TILE’ toAvoid! The Brickies?
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- 45. Correct Lifting Procedure Challenge!! Avolunteer please to show us how they lift – the rest of the group decide and we’ll discuss
- 46. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting •Adopt a stable position •Feet apart – 10 and 2 position •Positioned either side of the load •Maintain balance
- 47. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting At the start of the lift – •Slightly bend the back, hips and knees •Do not stoop! •Grip the load with the hands – not with just the fingers!
- 48. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting •Keep the head up when handling •Look ahead and not down at the load •Keep the load close to the body •The heaviest side should be the side nearest the body
- 49. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting •Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways •Keep shoulders level facing in the same direction as the hips •Turn by moving the feet
- 50. Good Handling Techniquefor Lifting Move smoothly Do not jerk or snatch the load This can be harder to control and can increase the risk of injury
- 51. Good Lifting Technique PutDown-Then Adjust The exact reverse of the lift One foot forward 10 o’clock & 2 o’clock Sink slowly down- place the load Position the load once on the ground
- 52. Remember – GoodHandling Technique for Lifting Do not lift or handle more than your limit There is a difference between what you can lift and what can be safely lifted
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- 57. Twisting Reduce guidelineweights if: The handler twists beyond 45 by 10% The handler twists beyond 90 by 20%
- 58. Frequent Lifting Infrequentoperators = 30 operations per hour Once or twice per minute reduce by 30% 5 to 8 per minute reduce by 50% More than 12 per minute reduce by 80%
- 59. If You HurtYour Back Report the incident to your line manager as soon as possible Seek medical advice if in acute pain or symptoms last longer than 72 hours Contact the Occupational Health Department for advice
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