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Working Safely in an Engineering Environment

Working Safely in an Engineering Environment. Element 3 - Apply safe working practices and procedures. File ref:. Page 2. Manual Handling. What is manual handling ?. Manual handling is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load which includes Lifting & Lowering

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Working Safely in an Engineering Environment

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  1. Working Safely in an Engineering Environment Element 3 - Apply safe working practices and procedures File ref: Page 2

  2. Manual Handling

  3. What is manual handling ? Manual handling is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load which includes • Lifting & Lowering • Pushing & Pulling • Carrying or Moving by hand or by bodily force.

  4. Manual Handling • 34% of all accidents are due to Manual Handling • 45% of these accidents are injuries to the back Why do we need to prevent Manual Handling ? • Humane • Economic • Legal

  5. Manual handling injuries • 45% of manual handling accidents results in back injuries • Other parts of the body injured • Stomach • Neck • Hands,arms and legs • That is apart from the; • Crushed fingers,toes,feet and Hands • Lacerations bruising • Broken bones • Damaged ligaments • Hot, cold or chemicals can cause burns and related injuries

  6. The Spine

  7. Prolapsed Disc

  8. Lifting and Lowering Guidelines Only

  9. Hierarchy of controls • Must it be moved or lifted ? • Can it be automated ? • Can it be moved mechanically ? If there is still a residual risk a full manual handling assessment must be carried out Using T.I.L.E. Task Individual Load and Environment.

  10. Mechanical Aids • Tackle and hoist • Ropes and slings • Trolley

  11. Manual Handling • TASK does it involve, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying • INDIVIDUAL consideration must be given to height, weight, shape, age, male or female, pregnancy strength and disabilities. • LOAD is the load heavy, big, small, round, bulky, hot, cold, slippery etc • ENVIRONMENT is it inside/outside, hot, cold, weather, uneven ground stairs etc

  12. Base Movement Lift • Foot position -Leading foot • Feet flat on floor • Close as possible to the load • Centre of gravity over load • Relax - natural back • Knees around 900 • Assess load • Leading hand same as lead foot • Palmer grip • Breath in to increase abdominal pressure • Lift leading with head • Thighs do the work • Load close to the body and not too high

  13. Multiple Lifts • Base movement still applies in multiple lifts • Dual & Team Lifts • Things to consider are • Height of Individuals • Strength of Individuals • Fitness of Individuals • The Environment • Communication

  14. Protective Equipment - General • Head Protection • Eye Protection • Ear Protection • Respiratory Protection • Body Protection • Hand Protection • Foot Protection

  15. Protective Clothing In Apprentice Training Centre • Coveralls • Safety Shoes • Light Eye Protection • Storage and issue • (Other work areas may require different clothing)

  16. Protective Clothing Unsuitable for Use • Loose clothing and Items • Greasy/Oily clothing • Worn footwear

  17. Avoidance of Health Problems • Trained and Authorised • Follow rules and instructions • Wear protective clothing

  18. Safe Working Area • Prepare Area • Observe Safety Instructions • Work tidy • Clean Tools after use • Clean Area on Completion

  19. Storage of Tools and Materials • Tools • Materials

  20. Walk Round • Changeroom & Lockers • Location of PPE • Storage of Equipment • Safe Working Areas • Mechanical Aids

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