a training for the metalworking industries manual handling of materials updated on june 2015

A TRAINING FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES

MANUAL HANDLING OF MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIALSMATERIALS

Updated on June 2015

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

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, shoulder, arms & hands

It can be prevented through a systemic approach of identification, assessment and control of risks associated with manual handling.

IntroductionIntroduction

Occupational Diseases in Occupational Diseases in SingaporeSingapore

Source: Ministry of ManpowerSource: Ministry of Manpower

Required to manage risks under WSH (Risk Management) regulations

Assess the risk

Take all reasonably practical steps

Eliminate any risks

Risk Management on Manual Risk Management on Manual HandlingHandling

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



Rare(1)

Remote(2)

Occasional(3)

Frequent(4)

Almost Certain

(5)

Catastrophic (A) Medium Medium High High High

Major (B) Medium Medium Medium High High

Moderate (C) Low Medium Medium Medium High

Minor (D) Low Medium Medium Medium Medium

Negligible (E) Low Low Low Medium Medium

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


Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - HeavyHandling - Heavy

Lifting over 25kg load can result in back injury

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Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - HeavyHandling - Heavy

Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - SharpHandling - Sharp

Potential Cuts on the fingers

Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Odd shapesHandling – Odd shapes

Absence of grip to hold the load

Obstruction of walking view

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Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substancesHandling – Toxic substances

Skin exposure to chemicals

Coolant

Lubricants

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Hazards Associated with Manual Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substancesHandling – Toxic substances

Exposure to chemical dust, fumes & vapours

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Common Injuries From Manual Common Injuries From Manual HandlingHandling

Neck Strain

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Wrist Sprains Back Sprains

Shoulder pain

Upper back pain

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Slips, trips and fall

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Cuts


Health Hazards Resulting From Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical HandlingChemical Handling

Skin dermatitis

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Skin dermatitis

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Occupational respiratory & lung diseases

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Occupational eye diseases


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Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTINGALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTING

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

Proper Manual Handling - IndividualProper Manual Handling - Individual

Lifting aids

Team/buddy lifting

Proper Manual Handling – Team Proper Manual Handling – Team

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Team/buddy lifting

Proper Manual Handling – Team Proper Manual Handling – Team

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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?


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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Goggles or safety glasses

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Face mask or respirator

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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling InjuriesHandling 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


Keep heavy loads around waist level

Use of mechanical handling aid

Package heavy materials into smaller container

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Provide handles, hand grips or indents for loads

Loads to be free from dust, oil, corrosive deposits, sharp corners, jagged edges or rough surfaces

Indents & Handles

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Provide secondary containment for chemicals

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Case StudyCase 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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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

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

Thank YouThank You

References:References:

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

Appendix 1Appendix 1

a training for the metalworking industries manual handling of materials updated on june 2015

Documents

manual handling picture

manual handling hazards

manual handling heavy

introduction slide

pain picture source

injury picture source

singapore source

high risk management