BEFORE YOU LIFT
Plan Your Route: Path clear? Trip hazards removed? Dry?
Assess the Load: Too heavy? Can I use a hand truck or forklift? Can I slide it?
WHEN YOU LIFT
Lift It Right: Position your body close to the object. Keep your back straight.
Move It Right: Don't twist your back.
Lower It Right: When you put the load down, bend your knees not your waist.
GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT
Work Together: Don't be a hero. Communicate with your partner!
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This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
BEFORE YOU LIFT
Plan Your Route: Path clear? Trip hazards removed? Dry?
Assess the Load: Too heavy? Can I use a hand truck or forklift? Can I slide it?
WHEN YOU LIFT
Lift It Right: Position your body close to the object. Keep your back straight.
Move It Right: Don't twist your back.
Lower It Right: When you put the load down, bend your knees not your waist.
GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT
Work Together: Don't be a hero. Communicate with your partner!
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
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2. CONTENTS
What is manual handling.
What are the dangers of
manual handling.
What are the precautions
for manual handling.
3. COURSE
AIM
To provide workers with adequate
information that will help them prevent or
control the dangers associated with manual
handling through safe lifting.
4. Objectives
Upon completion of the lesson, Participants will be
able to:
• Get a basic Understanding of the Health risk in Manual
handling Operations at workplace.
• Involve effectively in Manual handling risk assessment at
workplace and learn Safe Lifting technique.
• Identify problems and the Mitigation concepts ( as per
PDCA cycle).
• Best practice in the industry in Manual Handling Risk
Management Process.
5. What’s the Problem
• Many Manual handling injuries are built up
over a period rather than being caused by
a single Handling incident.
• These injuries occur wherever people are
at work – on farms and building sites, in
factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals,
banks, laboratories and while making
deliveries.
6. What’s the Problem
• Improper Manual Lifting or carrying loads that are
too large or heavy
• Being struck by materials or being caught in pinch
points
• Crushed by Machines, falling materials or
improperly stored materials
• Incorrectly cutting ties or securing devices
• Lifting objects is a major cause of back injuries in
the workplace
• Improper storing and Handling of material and
equipment
7. WHAT IS MANUAL HANDLING
MANUAL HANDLING IS PUSHING, PULLING, SUPPORT, LIFTING OF A LOAD USING BODILY FORCE.
9. Dangers of Manual Handling
Back injury - prolapsed disc.
Tendon and ligament injuries.
Muscle injuries.
Hernias.
WRULDs.
Cuts from sharp
Burns from hot or chemicals
Broken bones because of too heavy
10. Control of manual handling
ASSESS MANUAL
HANDLING RISKS
USING
PROVIDE LOAD
HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
PRACTICE SAFE
MANUAL HANDLING
ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTROLS
14. Load
• Weight.
• Size and bulk.
• Stability.
• Centre of gravity.
• Grip.
• Is it hot, sharp, etc.?
15. The Environment
• Space restrictions.
• Floor condition:
• Slippery?
• Uneven?
• Changes in level.
• Light levels.
• Temperature.
• Humidity.
16. Load handling Aids
• Trolleys.
• Barrel lifts.
• Gin wheels.
• Trucks.
• Hoists and lifts.
17. Storage areas
• Designated area and clearly marked
• Lay out design to avoid tight corners, pillars,
uneven surfaces, changes of gradient and
awkwardly placed doors.
• Typical racking system, either fixed or
adjustable, to support loads without the use of
shelves
• Well lit and free of obstruction that can cause
some slip or trip hazard
18. Training
• Good Lifting and Manual handling technique
• Prevention of Manual handling injury
• Recognition of Poor Handling technique
• Correct use Mechanical Handling aid
• The correct use of PPE
• Features of the Working Environment which aid safety in
Manual handling Operation
• Factors which Individuals Capability
20. Employees duties
• Follow appropriate system of work laid down for
their safety
• Make proper use of equipment provided for their
safety
• Co-operate with their employer on health and
safety matters
• Inform the employer if they identify hazardous
handling activities
• Take care to ensure that their activities do not put
others to risk
21. The Employee Should….
• AVOID the need for Hazardous Manual
Handling, as reasonably practicable
• ASSESS the risk of injury from any
Hazardous manual handling that can’t be
avoided
• REDUCE the risk of injury from Hazardous
Manual Handling, as far as reasonably
practicable
22. Stop and think
• Plan the Lift.
• Where is the load to be placed?
• Use appropriate handling aids if possible.
• Remove obstructions such as discarded wrapping
materials.
• For a long lift, such as floor to shoulder height,
consider resting the load mid way on a table or bench
to change grip.
23. Position the Feet
• Feet apart giving a balanced and stable
base for Lifting (tight skirts and
unsuitable footwear make this difficult).
• Leading leg as far forward as is
comfortable and if possible, pointing in
the direction you intend to go.
24. Adopt a Good Posture
When lifting from a low level, bend the
knees. But do not kneel or over flex the
knees. Keep the back straight, Maintaining
its natural curve (tucking in the chin
helps).
Lean forward a little over the load if
necessary, to get a good grip.
Keep the shoulders level and facing the
same direction as the hips.
25. Get a Good Grip
• Try to keep the arms within the
boundary formed by the legs.
• The best position and type of grip
depends on the circumstances and
individual preference: but must be
secure.
• A hook grip is less tiring than
keeping the fingers straight.
If you need to vary the grip
as the lift proceeds, do it as
smoothly as possible.
26. Keep Close to Load
• Keep the Load close to the trunk for as
long as possible.
• Keep heaviest side of the load next to the
trunk.
• If a close approach to the load is not
possible, slide it towards you before trying
to Lift.
27. Getting the Grips with Manual Handling
•Don’t jerk.
Lift Smoothly, raising the chin as the lift begins,
keeping control of the Load.
•Move the feet
Don’t twist the trunk when turning to the side.
•Put down, then adjust
If precise positioning of the load is necessary, put it
down first, then slide it into the desired position.
28. Twisting
• Reduce the Guideline weight if the lifter
twists to the side during the operation.
• As a rough Guide, reduce them by 10% if
the handler twists beyond 45,
and by 20% if the handler
twists beyond 90.
29. 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.
32. Summary
• Manually handling materials
• When Lifting objects, lift with your legs, keep your
back straight, do not twist, and use handling aids
• Avoid Manual handling if possible if not use the
proper technique to prevent any injury.