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The document provides information on manual handling safety. It discusses the spine and its functions, defines manual handling as transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force, and lists common manual handling tasks like lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. It identifies hazards of manual handling like repeated or forceful exertion and loads that are unstable or hard to hold. Injuries from manual handling can include back injuries, sprains, cuts, and crushed limbs. The document recommends safe manual handling techniques like assessing the load, using proper lifting technique, resting regularly, and setting up an ergonomic workspace.

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Manual Handling

The document provides information on manual handling safety. It discusses the spine and its functions, defines manual handling as transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force, and lists common manual handling tasks like lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. It identifies hazards of manual handling like repeated or forceful exertion and loads that are unstable or hard to hold. Injuries from manual handling can include back injuries, sprains, cuts, and crushed limbs. The document recommends safe manual handling techniques like assessing the load, using proper lifting technique, resting regularly, and setting up an ergonomic workspace.

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RASLAFFAN PETROCHEMICALS

PROJECT -2
 
RLPP 2

MANUAL HANDLING
CLASS RULES
Emergency arrangements
Cell phones on silent mode
NO Smoking
Welfare facilities
Safety moment
TOPICS
Manual Handling
• The Spine
• What is Manual Handling
• Manual Handling Hazards
• Manual Handling Injuries
• Safe Manual Handling
THE SPINE
The spine is made of 33 individual bones stacked one on top of the other. This spinal column
provides the main support for your body, allowing you to stand upright, bend, and twist, while
protecting the spinal cord from injury. Strong muscles and bones, flexible tendons and ligaments,
and sensitive nerves contribute to a healthy spine. Yet, any of these structures affected by strain,
injury, or disease can cause pain.

The spine has three main functions:


• To protect the spinal cord.
• To allow movement.
• To support the upper body.

The spinal cord is enclosed and protected by the


vertebrae.
What is Manual Handling?

Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It


includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving loads. A load can
be an object, person or animal.

Manual Handling tasks:


• Lifting
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Carrying
• Putting down
• Holding
Manual Handling Hazards
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to
arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

Manual Handling Hazards


• Repeated, sustained or high force applied.
• Sustained awkward posture.
• Repetitive movements.
• Exposure to sustained vibration.
• Loads that are unstable, unbalanced or hard to
hold.
Manual Handling Hazards
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to
arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

Other factors
• Forceful Exertion
• Mechanical contact
• Stress
• Temperature
• Individual factor
• Health factors
Manual Handling Hazards
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to
arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

Who is at risk?
• Everyone required to perform Manual Handling tasks could
be at risk of injury.
• New workers 75% more likely to sustain injury
• Any person who has not been trained in Manual Handling
• Any person required to lift or shift loads from above
shoulder height and/or below mid-thigh.
Manual Handling Injuries
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to
arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

Manual handling Injuries:


• Back Injury
• Sprain
• Cut / Abrasion
• Crushing of Limbs
• Trapped Finger
• Amputation (due to rings)

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needed.
Manual Handling Injuries
Back injuries result from damage, wear, or trauma to the bones, muscles, or
other tissues of the back. Common back injuries include sprains and strains,
herniated discs, and fractured vertebrae. The lumbar spine is often the site of
back pain.
Common causes of back injuries:
• Heavy lifting (especially repetitive lifting over a
long period).
• Twisting at the waist while lifting or holding a
heavy load .
• Reaching and lifting over your head.
• Lifting or carrying objects with awkward or odd
shapes
• Working in awkward, uncomfortable positions.
• Sitting or standing too long in one position.
• It is also possible to injure your back slipping on a
wet floor.
Manual Handling Injuries
WMSDs (Work-related musculoskeletal disorders)  are associated with work patterns
that include fixed or constrained body positions. Continual repetition of
movements. Force concentrated on small parts of the body, such as the hand
or wrist. A pace of work that does not allow sufficient recovery between
movements.

WMSDs are occupational disorders of the soft


tissues:
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Joints
• Blood Vessel
• Nerves
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Safe Manual Handling
Employers must protect workers from the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling in the
workplace.

Safe Manual Handling


• Maximum weight men should lift at work is 25kg. 
• This relates to loads held close to the body at
around waist height. 
• Maximum weight is reduced to 5kg for loads being
held at arms length or above shoulder height. 
• Maximum weight guidelines recommend lower
weights for women.
• Using mechanical device or team lifting weight of
the load is more than 25 kgs.
• Mechanical material handling equipment to be
used for lifting heavy loads.
Safe Manual Handling

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Asses the task:
• What is the load?
• How heavy?
• How well balanced?
• Any sharp corners, etc.
• Where is it to go? How far?
• Obstructions in path, etc.
• Changes of level?
• What PPE required?
Safe Manual Handling

Basic Lifting Technique - Six Steps to Safe Lifting


• Step One: Stop & Think
• Step Two: Position the Feet approximately
shoulder width apart.
• Step Three: Adopt a Good Posture
• Step Four: Grip Firmly & Lift Smoothly
• Step Five: Keep the Object Close to the Body
• Step Six : Lower Gently then Adjust if Necessary
Safe Manual Handling
Set-up an Ergonomic workspace .

Rest Regularly
• Every 20 minutes or so take short 15 to 30
second breaks Take a few longer breaks during
the day.
Safe Manual Handling

Take care of your back


• Exercise daily
• Avoid Heavy Lifting
• Get Help with heavy or bulky objects
• Avoid twisting at the waist when carrying objects
• Always watch where you’re going.
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