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MANUAL HANDLING

MANUAL HANDLING. Course Content. Introduction Statistics Law Anatomy & Injuries Biomechanics Principles of Safe Handling. What is Manual Handling?.

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MANUAL HANDLING

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  1. MANUAL HANDLING Joe McNicholas

  2. Course Content • Introduction • Statistics • Law • Anatomy & Injuries • Biomechanics • Principles of Safe Handling Joe McNicholas

  3. What is Manual Handling? “Any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or bodily force.” Joe McNicholas

  4. Anybody hurt? Joe McNicholas

  5. Accident Statistics Joe McNicholas

  6. 2 Systems of Law Joe McNicholas

  7. Anatomy & Injuries • Spine - 3 main functions. • To protect the spinal cord • To allow movement. • To support the upper body. Joe McNicholas

  8. Anatomy & Injuries. Disc Vertebrae Joe McNicholas

  9. Anatomy & Injuries. • Ligaments • Muscles & tendons • Nerves Joe McNicholas

  10. Types of Injury. • Cumulative • Sudden Joe McNicholas

  11. Injury Causation Process. Restricted movement & muscle spasm Soft tissue shorten Injury Pain & inflammation Soft tissue overload Excessive loads Repetitive tasks Awkward postures Static postures Joe McNicholas

  12. Anatomy & Injuries. Joe McNicholas

  13. Causes of Injury. Excessive weights • Static Muscle work. • Repetition of tasks. • Degeneration of discs. • Ballistic movements. • Individual concerns. • Duration of task. Awkward postures Joe McNicholas

  14. Biomechanics.Centre of Gravity. • Centre of gravity • Line of gravity Joe McNicholas

  15. Biomechanics.Levers. Joe McNicholas

  16. Biomechanics.Base of Support. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 8 Joe McNicholas

  17. Biomechanics. • Asymmetry • Lopsided • Ballistic movements • Speed • Force and resistance to movement • Shopping trolley • Human movement • Normal is not always safe • End range joint movement • Squatting • Static muscle work • Holding a pint glass Joe McNicholas

  18. Principles of Safe Handling. • If Manual Handling Operations cannot be avoided then apply the principles of safe handling: • Assess • Plan • Prepare • Perform Joe McNicholas

  19. Principles of Safe Handling. • Assess: • Task • Posture • Frequency • Duration • Intensity • Pacing • Team Handling • Rewards • Assess: • Load • Weight • Shape • Size • Handles • Packaging • Stability • Contents Joe McNicholas

  20. Principles of Safe Handling. • Assess: • Environment • Space constraints • Floor condition and levels • Temperature • Humidity • Ventilation • Lighting • Noise • Housekeeping • Assess: • Individual • Strength • Height • Pregnancy • Health • Training • Experience • Gender • Age Joe McNicholas

  21. Principles of Safe Handling. • Plan: • Task • Consider the most appropriate postures. • Is there mechanical equipment available? • Is there anybody that can help? • Is PPE being worn correctly? • Plan: • Route. • Consider start and end points. • Are there doors or steps on the route? • Any obstructions to be cleared? • Are there vehicles or other persons to be aware of? Joe McNicholas

  22. Principles of Safe Handling. • Prepare: • Load • Can the load be split? • Make the load stable. • Pack shifting contents tightly. • Evenly distribute contents. • Keep the centre of gravity of the load close to you. • Cover sharp abrasive edges. • Prepare: • Yourself. • Get a good grip of the load. • Use PPE when necessary. • Prepare: • Area • Clear area of obstacles. • Warn people. • Check destination. • Ensure good lighting. • Check housekeeping. Joe McNicholas

  23. Principles of Safe Handling. • Perform: • Apply principles of biomechanics to reduce the loading on the spine • Keep a wide base of support. • Maintain the lumbar curve (low back) as much as possible. • Brace yourself • Get a good grip. • Position feet in direction of travel. • Use smooth controlled movements. • Use friction to minimise force. • Try to avoid twisting and stooping. • Use team lifting where appropriate. Joe McNicholas

  24. Conclusions. Joe McNicholas

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