Manual Handling Presentation
Manual Handling Presentation
Manual Handling Presentation
Mohamed El Noaimi
HSE Advisor
Aims and Objectives
Provide sufficient
understanding
and knowledge of
Manual Handling,
the risks
involved and the
control measures
available.
How?
Theory
Discussion
Practical
Demonstrations
What Is Manual Handling?
Any transporting or supporting of a
load by hand or bodily force
This includes:
Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling,
carrying or moving
This human effort can be applied
indirectly
What Is Manual Handling?
Such as hauling on a rope
Pulling a lever
Applying a force to manipulate a load
supported on a
Spade
Fork
or similar implement
Manual Handling Facts
Low back pain occurs with the same frequency in
people with desk occupations as those in heavy
labour
Musculo-skeletal disorders arising from work
situations have an estimated annual cost in the
region of 3 billion and account for 30 million lost
work days each year
Smokers are more likely to suffer back pain than
non-smokers
Manual Handling Facts
Being overweight increases the likelihood
of back pain
Age doesnt necessarily make any
difference, bad backs affect people of all
ages
Poor handling techniques when you are
young will contribute to problems in later
life
Those who have suffered from a back
injury are three times more likely to
suffer injury again
Reasons for Manual Handling
Training
Reduce lost working days
through injury
The Law
Looking after one of the most
important parts of the body
Kinds of Accident Causing Injury
1996/97 From HSE
Machinery
Other 4.5%
12.6%
Handling
Falls 36.5%
Handling
6.9%
Struck by
Trips
Falls
Other
Machinery
Trips
19.1%
Struck by
20.4%
Types of injuries caused by
handling accidents 1996/97 From HSE
Superficial
5.3%
Other
3.1%
Fracture
3.3%
Laceration
8.8%
Sprain/Strain
Contusion Contusion
6.4% Laceration
Fracture
Other
Superficial
Sprain/Strain
73.1%
Sites of injuries caused by
handling 1996/97 From HSE
Other
Low er Limb
3.3%
7.7%
Finger/Thumb
14.3% Back
Rest of Torso
Back
Arm
49.3%
Hand/Wrist
Finger/Thumb
Arm
10.3%
Rest of Torso
6.6%
The Law & Manual Handling
MHSWR:
Regulation 3(1) requires employers to
risk assess work activities. This risk
assessment should identify whether
there is a risk of injury from manual
handling operations in the workplace.
The Law & Manual Handling
The Manual Handling Operations
Regulations 1992:
These regulations are based on an
ergonomic approach to preventing
manual handling injuries. This involves
fitting the job to the worker, taking
into account anatomy, physiology and
psychology.
The Law & Manual Handling
Traumatic:Strain/Sprain,
Slipped Disc
Repetitive:Effects overtime,
Pain
Cumulative Manual Handling
Injuries
Back Pain
Neck
Shoulders
Knees
Feet
Wrist/Elbows
Hernia
Overall Fatigue
Many Others
Work Related Upper Limb
Disorders (WRULD)
Affects shoulders, arms and wrists
Main Causes:
Excessive force
Excessive repetition
Lack of recovery time or rest
Poor static posture
Stress
Individual susceptibility
Causes of Back Pain
Not just caused by heavy work and heavy
weights
Can be due to:
Poor static posture
Sitting too long in one position
Sudden movement
Vibration during handling
Psychological stress
INJURIES CAUSED BY
MANUAL HANDLING ARE
RARELY FATAL, BUT.
To allow movement.
To support the
upper body.
The Structure & Function of
the Spine
Provides a flexible connection between the upper
and lower half of the body
Encloses and protects the spinal cord
Is involved in most movements of the trunk and
limbs by providing key attachment points for
muscles
Has a very significant function in weight bearing
but only with correct posture
Is very likely to injury if used incorrectly
The Human Spine(backbone,
spinal column)
Consists of a column of small bones
each called a VERTEBRA
If numbered 1-33 (starting with 1
nearest the skull):
1-7 are known as CERVICAL
VERTABRAE
8-19 are known as THORACIC
VERTABRAE
The Human Spine(backbone,
spinal column)
20-24 are known as LUMBAR
VERTABRAE
25-30 Fused Vertebrae known as
SACRUM
30-33 Fused Vertebrae known as
COCCYX
The Human Spine(backbone,
spinal column)
The Spine
Lifting and Lowering Limits
Guidance for tasks performed less than 30 per hour
Lifting and Lowering
Reductions
Lifting and Lowering
Reductions
Carrying: Max 10m without a rest
Pushing/Pulling: Max starting/stooping
force 250 Newton's (25kg) 16kg for women
Max force for keeping load in motion 100
Newton's (10kg) 7kg for women
Seated: Max figure (close to body &
between work surface and shoulder height)
5kg, 3kg for women
Handling while Seated
10:1 Mechanical Disadvantage
F
58
The back as a lever.
Lever distance
Fulcrum
500
500LBS
LBS!!
50 LBS
59
The back as a lever
Fulcrum
50 lbs
100 lbs
60
Practical
Demonstrations
Manual Handling Principles
Stay balanced
Keeping your centre of gravity close to the
loads centre of gravity
Bending from the knees
Keeping the back straight, and head up
Staying compact when pushing
Moving the feet to turn, not the body
Moving smoothly, particularly when setting
loads down
Important
Knowledge and training alone will not
guarantee safe handling
A risk assessment needs to be
undertaken
Avoid if possible
Know your own limits
Put training into action at work as
well as home
REMEMBER
PREVENTION
IS
BETTER
THAN
CURE
Manual Handling
Project
And Finally
Hurt at Work
You've carefully thought out all the
angles.
You've done it a thousand times.
It comes naturally to you.
You know what you're doing, its what
you've been trained to do your whole life.
Nothing could possibly go wrong, right ?
Preventing Back Injuries
Stay in Shape
Exercise (80% of
back pain can be
attributed to lack
of exercise).
68
Back Exercises
Partial Sit-up
With bent knees, slowly raise your head and
shoulders off the floor and hold.
69
Back Exercises
Knee-to-chest raise.
Lie down, Slowly pull knees to chest, relaxing
your neck and back
70
Back Exercises
Wall Slide
With your back against a
wall, slide to a sitting
position and hold as
long as possible.
71
Back Exercises
Press-up
Lie down with hands near shoulder and pelvis
on floor. Press up painlessly, hold, and repeat
10 times.
72
Preventing Back Injuries
Reduce Weights
73
How much is too much?
Individual
Size of the load
Where lift starts from
Distance lifted
Lifting & Twisting?
Grip
Frequency & Duration
of lifting tasks 74
Recommended Weight Limit
Lifting factors
Reduce Weights
80
Back Injury Prevention
81
Back Injury Prevention
82
Back Injury Prevention
83
Back Injury Prevention
Reduce Bending Motions
1 2
84
Back Injury Prevention
Reduce Stress
Eliminate extended
reaching
Remove
barriers/obstacles
85
Back Injury Prevention
86
General Lifting Techniques
88
General Lifting Techniques
89
General Lifting Techniques
90
Team Lifting
91
Pushing/Pulling Tasks
92
Pushing/Pulling Tasks
94
Carrying Tasks
Keep the load close to the body.
95
Summary
30% of those who report a back injury lift over 100 times per day.
In 30% of the cases, the object weighed over 100 pounds.
35% of the workers with injuries believed that the loads they lifted
were too heavy.
In 70% of the cases, the object lifted at time of injury weighed
between 40 and 100 pounds.
In 80% of the cases, employees were carrying the load less than 5
feet.
In 50% of the reported injuries, the load at the time of injury was on
the floor.
About 50% of the workers who reported injuries had prior back
injuries.
In 83% of the injuries reported, the back was fully or partially flexed.
96
Think Again!