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Manual Handling - Oil & Gas

The document discusses manual handling injuries and provides guidance on safe lifting techniques. It aims to increase awareness of musculoskeletal injuries, demonstrate their impacts, and understand body mechanics related to lifting. Key points covered include identifying manual handling hazards, understanding back anatomy and injury causes, and following proper lifting procedures such as keeping the back straight, bending knees, and avoiding twisting. The goal is to help reduce injury risks by teaching correct lifting techniques.

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Manual Handling - Oil & Gas

The document discusses manual handling injuries and provides guidance on safe lifting techniques. It aims to increase awareness of musculoskeletal injuries, demonstrate their impacts, and understand body mechanics related to lifting. Key points covered include identifying manual handling hazards, understanding back anatomy and injury causes, and following proper lifting procedures such as keeping the back straight, bending knees, and avoiding twisting. The goal is to help reduce injury risks by teaching correct lifting techniques.

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Objectives:

 To demonstrate the severity and impact


of a manual handling injury to both the
organisation and the employee.

 To develop an understanding of the


functions of the musculoskeletal system
in relation to lifting, pushing and pulling.
Objectives:
 To increase awareness of ways to reduce
the chance of a musculoskeletal injury
through correct manual handling
techniques.

 To increase awareness of the correct


position and placement of the body when
lifting.
What is Manual Handling?
 Manual Handling “ means any activity requiring the use of force otherwise by a person to lift,
lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain any object”.

 EXAMPLES OF HAZARDS.

 OVERREACHING.
 WEIGHT.
 TWISTING.
 BAD BODY POSITION.
 BULKY OBJECTS
 UNEVEN GROUND
Back Design and Function

 Anatomy and Injuries.

 8 People in 10 will suffer a “CROOK”


back at some time in their lives.
Back Design and Function .

 How You Are Designed.


Back Design and Function .

 Ligaments.

 Muscles.
Back Design and Function .

Discs.
 The spinal discs act as
shock absorbers
between each pair of
vertebrae.
 The backbones or
vertebrae, support the
body and protect the
nerves of the spinal
cord.
Back Design and Function

 Disc Damage.

 When this ocurs expect pain and lots of time off work recovering.
 The injury can be permanent.
* BAD LIFTING TECHNIQUE
* Back is bent, legs are straight and body
position is too far from the object being lifted
.

 GOOD LIFTING TECHNIQUE

 Back is straight, legs are bent and body


position is close to the object being lifted
Causes of Injuries
 BAD WORKING POSTURE
• Bent Forward and back not straight
• Twisting
• Sudden jerking motion
• Slipping or tripping
• Streching to lift an object
• Over lifting ( heavy object )
Remember This:
The cause of the injury is not
always the task done at the time
- but many tasks done over
many years.

It’s your back. Look after it.


•* BAD LIFTING TECHNIQUE

* Twisting when lifting puts extra pressure on


discs,ligaments and muscles.

* GOOD LIFTING TECHNIQUE

Move your feet and reposition your body in the


direction you wish to travel.

NOTE* Ensure that there no obstructions in


the path that could you to trip or fall.
Common Injuries We Can Suffer.
Ligaments or muscles can be damaged by:
 Bad Postures.
 Stretching - too far.
 Straining - to reach.
 Awkward - contorted postures.
 Sudden - movements.
 Sudden - loads e.g. stumbling with a load.
Preparing For The Lift.
Before starting to lift or carry anything, check your entire walkway to make sure
your footing will be solid.

Examine the object and determine its weight and look for sharp edges.

Get a good grip, decide in advance how to hold the object. Protect your hands
and feet by grasping the load firmly. Wear the correct P.P.E.

Use mechanical aids such as forklifts, cranes or winches. If you have any doubt
about moving an object by yourself…….get help.
How To Lift Safely.
Follow these seven
steps:
 Look.
 Approach.
 Place.
 Bend.
 Lift.
 With support.
 Setting down.
Remember When Lifting:
 Avoid over-exertion.
 Seek assistance.
 Mechanical aids.
 Straight back.
 Take care.
REMEMBER:

If the object to be lifted is too heavy,


use a mechanical aid.

In this case use was made of the


winch.to perform the lift.
DO NOT STRETCH
TOO FAR
This is an easy way of hurting yourself,
the strain on your lower back is
increased greatly.

MOVE CLOSER TO
THE OBJECT
Move closer, get a firm grip and lift.
Injuries involving Manual Handling
account for approximately one third of
all injuries sustained on worksites.

* IDENTIFY THE HAZARD


* ACCESS THE RISK
* APPLY CONTROL MEASURES

Its your back and any injury could


be with you for life!

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