Title: A TRAINING FOR THE
1MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A TRAINING FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES
2Table of Contents
- 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
3Introduction
- 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
4Occupational Diseases in Singapore
Source Ministry of Manpower
5Risk Management on Manual Handling
- Required to manage risks under WSH (Risk
Management) regulations - Assess the risk
- Take all reasonably practical steps
- Eliminate any risks
6Risk Management on Manual Handling
- Step 1 Identification of hazard
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7Risk Management on Manual Handling
- 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
8Risk Management on Manual Handling
Severity
Minor Â
Moderate Â
Major Â
Likelihood
Low
Remote
Low
Medium
Occasional
Low
Medium
High
Frequent
Medium
High
High
9Risk Management on Manual Handling
- 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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10Risk Management on Manual Handling
HIERARCHY OF HAZARDS CONTROL
11Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy
- Lifting over 25kg load can result in back
injury
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12Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy
13Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Sharp
- Potential Cuts on the fingers
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14Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Odd
shapes
- Absence of grip to hold the load
- Obstruction of walking view
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15Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Toxic
substances
- Skin exposure to chemicals
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Coolant
Lubricants
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16Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Toxic
substances
- Exposure to chemical dust, fumes vapours
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17Common Injuries From Manual Handling
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18Common Injuries From Manual Handling
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19Common Injuries From Manual Handling
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20Common Injuries From Manual Handling
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21Common Injuries From Manual Handling
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22Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling
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23Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling
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24Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling
- Occupational respiratory lung diseases
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25Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling
- Occupational eye diseases
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26Proper Manual Handling - Individual
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTING
Step 4 Ensure your legs are stable before moving
off
Step 3 Lift the load by pushing up your leg
Step 1 Hold the load firmly
Step 2 Keep the load close to you
27Proper Manual Handling - Individual
28Proper Manual Handling - Individual
29Proper Manual Handling - Individual
Source CP 92 2002
30Proper Manual Handling Team
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31Proper Manual Handling Team
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32Selection 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?
33Use of PPE for Manual Handling
- Safety boots
- Protective gloves
- Helmets
- Working apron or overalls
- Goggles or safety glasses
- Face mask or respirators
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34Use of PPE for Manual Handling
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35Use of PPE for Manual Handling
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36Use of PPE for Manual Handling
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37Use of PPE for Manual Handling
- Working apron or safety overalls
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38Use of PPE for Manual Handling
- Goggles or safety glasses
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39Use of PPE for Manual Handling
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40Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries
- 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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41Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries
- Keep heavy loads around waist level
- Use of mechanical handling aid
- Package heavy materials into smaller container
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42Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries
- 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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Indents Handles
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43Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries
- Provide secondary containment for chemicals
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44Case Study
The Case of Peter
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?
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45Summary 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
46Musculoskeletal injuries and Occupational
diseases is preventable Be proactive it is up
to US to prevent it
47Thank You
48References
- CP 92 2002 Code of Practice for Manual Handling
- Ministry of Manpower Guidelines for Manual
Handling - SS 437 1999 Part 2 Specification for personal
eye-protectors part 2 selection, use and
maintenance - SS 513 2005 Part 1 Personal protective
equipment footwear. Part 1 Safety footwear - CP 74 1998 Selection, use and maintenance of
respiratory protection devices
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