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A TRAINING FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES
MANUAL HANDLING OF MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIALSMATERIALS
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Introduction
Risk management on manual handling
Hazards associated with manual handling
Common injuries & occupational diseases
Proper manual handling methodology
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Job design to prevent injuries
Case study
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
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Manual handling is a common activity in most
workplaces
It includes lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing, carrying,
moving, holding or restraining an object
Injuries and musculoskeletal disorders affect the
back, neck, shoulders, arms & hands
It can be prevented through a systemic approach of
identification, assessment and control of risks
associated with manual handling
IntroductionIntroduction
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Occupational Diseases in SingaporeOccupational Diseases in Singapore
Source: Ministry of ManpowerSource: Ministry of Manpower
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Risk Management on Manual HandlingRisk Management on Manual Handling
Required to manage risks under WSH (Risk Management) regulations
Assess the risk
Take all reasonably practical steps
Eliminate any risks
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Risk Management on Manual HandlingRisk Management on Manual Handling
Step 1: Identification of hazard
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Step 2: Assess the risk
Dependent on severity of risk and likelihood of hazards occurring
severity X likelihood = risk level
Risk Level = Low, Moderate or High
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Low
Severity
Likelihood
Minor
Moderate
Major
Remote Low Medium
Occasional Low Medium High
Frequent Medium High High
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Step 3: Select Measures to Control and Reduce Risk
Based on hierarchy of hazards control
1st – Remove the hazard
2nd – Guard the remaining hazards
3rd – Mitigate impact of hazard
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HIERARCHY OF HAZARDS CONTROL
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - HeavyHeavy
Lifting over 25kg load can result in back injury
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - HeavyHeavy
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - SharpSharp
Potential Cuts on the fingers
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Odd shapesOdd shapes
Absence of grip to hold the load
Obstruction of walking view
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substancesToxic substances
Skin exposure to chemicals
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Coolant
Lubricants
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substancesToxic substances
Exposure to chemical dust, fumes & vapours
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Common Injuries From Manual HandlingCommon Injuries From Manual Handling
Neck Strain
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Common Injuries From Manual HandlingCommon Injuries From Manual Handling
Wrist Sprains
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Back Sprains
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Common Injuries From Manual HandlingCommon Injuries From Manual Handling
Shoulder pain
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Upper back pain
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Common Injuries From Manual HandlingCommon Injuries From Manual Handling
Slips, trips and fall
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Common Injuries From Manual HandlingCommon Injuries From Manual Handling
Cuts
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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical HandlingHandling
Skin dermatitis
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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical HandlingHandling
Skin dermatitis
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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical HandlingHandling
Occupational respiratory & lung diseases
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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical HandlingHandling
Occupational eye diseases
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Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual
Step 1: Hold the load firmly
Step 2: Keep the load close to you
Step 3: Lift the load by pushing up your leg
Step 4: Ensure your legs are stable before moving off
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTINGALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTING
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Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual
Lifting aids
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Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual
Lifting aids
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Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual
Lifting aids
Source: CP 92 : 2002Source: CP 92 : 2002
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Proper Manual Handling – Team Proper Manual Handling – Team
Team/buddy lifting
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Proper Manual Handling – TeamProper Manual Handling – Team
Team/buddy lifting
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Selection of PPE for Manual HandlingSelection of PPE for Manual Handling
Are there any sharp or point edges?
Is it enough to prevent injuries or occupational diseases?
Does the PPE fit you correctly?
Does the PPE wear out easily?
Is it based on chemical properties of the substance?
Does it minimize contact with chemicals?
Is it easy to clean and maintain?
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Use of PPE for Manual HandlingUse of PPE for Manual Handling
Safety boots
Protective gloves
Helmets
Working apron or overalls
Goggles or safety glasses
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Safety boots
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Protective gloves
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Helmets
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Working apron or safety overalls
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Use of PPE for Manual HandlingUse of PPE for Manual Handling
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Goggles or safety glasses
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Face mask or respirator
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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling InjuriesInjuries
Team handling for heavy or odd shape loads
Breaks to reduce muscular fatigue
Handlers job rotation between heavy and light activities
Rearrange workplace to reduce twisting, stretching & stooping
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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling InjuriesInjuries
Keep heavy loads around waist level
Use of mechanical handling aid
Package heavy materials into smaller container
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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling InjuriesInjuries
Provide handles, hand grips or indents for loads
Loads to be free from dust, oil, corrosive deposits, sharp corners, jagged edges or rough surfaces
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Handles
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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling InjuriesInjuries
Provide secondary containment for chemicals
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Peter injured his back while moving some large drums. He has previously suffered from back problems but felt that it was under control. His doctor had advised him not to lift anything above 20 kg but he had not passed this information to his boss.
The injury was serious enough to land Peter in the hospital. Subsequently Peter was diagnosed with a torn disk. Peter admitted the drums were heavy, but wanted to have the job done.
What should Peter have done?
Case StudyCase Study
The Case of Peter
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Summary of Key PointsSummary of Key Points
Hazards from manual handling
Common injuries and occupational diseases
Proper manual handling methods
Use of PPE
Job designs to prevent manual handling injuries
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Musculoskeletal injuries Musculoskeletal injuries and Occupational diseases and Occupational diseases
is preventableis preventable
Be proactive: it is up to Be proactive: it is up to US to prevent itUS to prevent it
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Thank YouThank You
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1. CP 92: 2002 Code of Practice for Manual Handling
2. Ministry of Manpower – Guidelines for Manual Handling
3. SS 437 : 1999 Part 2 : Specification for personal eye-protectors part 2 : selection, use and maintenance
4. SS 513 : 2005 Part 1 : Personal protective equipment – footwear. Part 1: Safety footwear
5. CP 74 : 1998 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices
References:References:
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