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MANUAL HANDLING

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Title: MANUAL HANDLING


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MANUAL HANDLING LIFTING
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Manual Handling/Lifting Definition
  • It is defined as the transporting or supporting
    of a load by hands or bodily force. This
    includes
  • Lifting up
  • Putting down
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Carrying
  • Moving of a load
  • Or a combination of the above.

3
Manual Handling and Lifting Operations
  • When manually handling and lifting items, there
    is the potential for injuries such as
  • Strains and sprains
  • Fractures, cuts and bruises
  • Back problems

4
Common Causes of Injuries
  • Twisting at the waist
  • Reaching and lifting over your head
  • Lifting or carrying objects with awkward or odd
    shapes
  • Working in awkward, uncomfortable positions
  • Sitting or standing too long in one position
  • Items that are not secured
  • Other factors

5
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
  • T Task
  • I Individuals capabilities
  • L Load
  • E Environment

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Proper Lifting Techniques
  • Size up the load.
  • Get firm footing/Put feet close to object.
  • Bend knees, keep back straight or slightly
    arched.
  • Get a firm grip. Pull load to body.
  • Lift smoothly and straight up with the legs.
  • Proceed carefully and surely.
  • Use feet to change direction.
  • Avoid leaning over.
  • Put down with care.

7
Alternatives to Lifting
  • Lifting Devices
  • Hand truck or Pushcart
  • or
  • If an object is too heavy, get assistance from
    another individual.

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QUESTIONS
  • Kim Dunn Chapital
  • Occupational Health Manager
  • T.U. OEHS
  • 988-2870 (phone)
  • kchapit_at_tulane.edu
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