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What are safe manual handling procedures?
Keep the load close to the body for as long as possible while lifting. Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the body. If a close approach to the load is not possible, try to slide it towards the body before attempting to lift it. Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back is bent.
How do you prevent manual handling injuries?
change the work routine to avoid excessive work rates and tight deadlines. improve the environment – more space, better flooring, extra lighting or changing the air temperature can make manual handling easier and safer. make sure the person doing the lifting has been trained to lift as safely as possible.
What are the hazards of manual handling?
– failure of lifting equipment; – falling loads; and. – workers being crushed by a moving load or lifting equipment.
What is manual handling and what are the risks?
Manual handling refers to any activity requiring the use of force by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or restrain something. Putting boxes on shelves, painting, gardening, cleaning, writing and typing are some examples of manual handling tasks. Manual handling injuries include: Strains and sprains. Neck and back injuries.
What is a safe manual handling technique?
Lift and carry heavy loads correctly by keeping the load close to the body and lifting with the thigh muscles.
What are the consequences of poor manual handling?
Consequences of Poor Manual Handling. Consequences can be split into three main areas: short term and superficial injuries,long term injuries and mental health issues.