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Physical CarePhysical Care
Welco
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MANUAL HANDLING AWARENESS
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This document is made available on the condition that it is used solely to assist you in the preparation of your own safety training material. Use for resale or similar commercial activity to third parties is strictly forbidden. This document was produced for our internal use only, and therefore it may not be suitable or sufficient for your purposes. No guarantees whatsoever can be given as to their legal compliance or comprehensiveness, and you are
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them useful when formulating their own safety training and procedures.
© A. Groves & Océ (UK) Ltd
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You are an animalYou are an animal
You are You are an animal !an animal !
You are You are an animal !an animal !
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You are an animalYou are an animal
Humans dounnatural acts
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You are an animalYou are an animal
Humans dounnatural acts
so S-t-r-e-t-c-h in and out of bed
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You are an animalYou are an animal
Humans dounnatural acts
S-t-r-e-t-c-h in and out of bed
Warm-upbefore every
action
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Physical CarePhysical Care
Falling Objects
Lifting and Carrying
Pushing and Pulling
Back Pain
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Falling ObjectsFalling Objects
Falling ObjectsFalling ObjectsFalling ObjectsFalling Objects
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Falling ObjectsFalling Objects
No temporary piles
Stack items securely, don’t overload
Don’t stack different things on top of each other
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Falling ObjectsFalling Objects
No temporary piles
Stack items securely, don’t overload
Don’t stack different things on top of each other
Shut cupboards
Stand on steps, never on a swivel chair.
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Falling objectsFalling objects
If you need safety shoes, then always wear them!
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LiftingLifting
LiftingLiftingLiftingLifting
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LiftingLifting
Not or
Manual handling is not just about special activities or super-fitness.
It applies to every time that you lift anything, however common-place or seemingly innocuous.
Manual handling is not just about special activities or super-fitness.
It applies to every time that you lift anything, however common-place or seemingly innocuous.
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LiftingLifting
Not or
Minimise manual handling consider alternative layout or system of work
use mechanical aids
get assistance for heavy or awkward loads.
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LiftingLifting
Split the load into several if possible
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LiftingLifting
Split the load into several if possible
Assess the weight, shape, freedom to move, centre of gravity, hand holds.
Use leverage if possible
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LiftingLifting
Split the load into several if possible
Assess the weight, shape, freedom to move, centre of gravity, hand holds.
Use leverage if possible
Nº wires?
Monitor screen is the heavy end
Nº wires?
Monitor screen is the heavy end
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You have no backbone!You have no backbone!
The basic design of your body dates from when humans were four-legged animals.The basic design of your body dates from when humans were four-legged animals.
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You have no backbone!You have no backbone!
Your arms & shoulders, and your legs & hips form two posts of solid bone.
Your spine is a flexible link between the two, but which carries little weight.
Your arms & shoulders, and your legs & hips form two posts of solid bone.
Your spine is a flexible link between the two, but which carries little weight.
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You have no backbone!You have no backbone!
Think of it like a washing line, with your vertebrae as clothes-pegs hanging from it.
They are sufficient to hang one garment only but not for hanging a heavy weight or for a sudden jerk.
Think of it like a washing line, with your vertebrae as clothes-pegs hanging from it.
They are sufficient to hang one garment only but not for hanging a heavy weight or for a sudden jerk.
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Fishermen’s TalesFishermen’s Tales
See how much the rod bends when even a small fish is lifted out of the water. Holding the rod takes much greater effort that you need to lift the weight of the fish.
The forces on the bottom of your spine are similar when you lift a load by bending over.
See how much the rod bends when even a small fish is lifted out of the water. Holding the rod takes much greater effort that you need to lift the weight of the fish.
The forces on the bottom of your spine are similar when you lift a load by bending over.
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Gone fishingGone fishing
If the fish was as large as they would have you believe, they certainly couldn’t have lifted it!
If the fish was as large as they would have you believe, they certainly couldn’t have lifted it!
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Gone fishingGone fishing
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What is a slipped disc?What is a slipped disc?
Why do old people shrink?
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What is a slipped disc?What is a slipped disc?
The ‘disc’ between each vertebrae is a sack filled with a shock-absorbing jelly.The ‘disc’ between each vertebrae is a sack filled with a shock-absorbing jelly.
A ‘slipped’ disc is when it has been squeezed out of position or actually ruptured.
The result is that the bones grind painfully on each other whenever you move your back.
A ‘slipped’ disc is when it has been squeezed out of position or actually ruptured.
The result is that the bones grind painfully on each other whenever you move your back.
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What is a slipped disc?What is a slipped disc?
Once this has happened, it may never return to normal.
Permanent pain may result
Once this has happened, it may never return to normal.
Permanent pain may result
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Pregnant Pregnant menmen
The stress on your back is caused by the weight and the leverage of everything you lift - including your own body!
The stress on your back is caused by the weight and the leverage of everything you lift - including your own body!
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Pregnant Pregnant menmen
beer bellies are bad for backs
big bottoms are better- they are attached to your hips, not your back
(and they counterbalance anything you lift!)
If you are a stone overweight, that is worse that holding a full 5 litre bottle to your stomach all day, every day!
If you are a stone overweight, that is worse that holding a full 5 litre bottle to your stomach all day, every day!
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Learn to love your loadLearn to love your load
Hold it close to you.
Wear appropriate clothing Wear an overall if the object is
dirty
Use your chest or stomach as the 3rd point of contact for stability.
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Get a grip!Get a grip!
No sweat
Sweat is a good lubricant, so
you may lose your grip.
If there isn’t a comfortable and
secure hand-hold, wear gloves
no sharp edges or splinters
hold underneath or on a strong place
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LiftingLifting
Split the load if possible
Assess the weight, shape, freedom to move, centre of gravity, hand holds.
Use leverage if possible
Get close with feet apart
Secure grip (gloves?)
Bend knees, keep back upright
Never twist your back - do a 3-point turn.
Move smoothly - don’t jerk.
Take care when putting down
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LiftingLifting
Lift properlyYes
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LiftingLifting
Lift properly
Avoid stretchingYes
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CarryingCarrying
CarryingCarryingCarryingCarrying
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CarryingCarrying
Use a sack barrow or trolley if possible
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CarryingCarrying
Use a sack barrow or trolley if possible
Check the route
Balance the load(2 buckets are better than one)
Grasp firmly (wear gloves?)
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CarryingCarrying
Use a sack barrow or trolley if possible
Check the route
Balance the load(2 buckets are better than one)
Grasp firmly (wear gloves?)
See ahead
Get others to hold doors open
Keep clear of obstructions
Put it down securely
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Pushing and pullingPushing and pulling
Pushing and Pushing and pullingpulling
Pushing and Pushing and pullingpulling
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Pushing and pullingPushing and pulling
Pushing is usually better than pulling
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Pushing and pullingPushing and pulling
Pushing is usually better than pulling
See where you are going
Don’t hunch your shoulders
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Pushing and pullingPushing and pulling
Pushing is usually better than pulling
See where you are going
Don’t hunch your shoulders
Be prepared for a sudden stop
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CastorsCastors
You cannot pull a copier with 4 castors 180º from its last direction, because the castors will jam.
Only when all the castors are pointing in the right direction can you move it in the direction which you want it to go.
You cannot pull a copier with 4 castors 180º from its last direction, because the castors will jam.
Only when all the castors are pointing in the right direction can you move it in the direction which you want it to go.
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CastorsCastors
You cannot pull a copier with 4 castors 180º from its last direction, because the castors will jam.
Only when all the castors are pointing in the right direction can you move it in the direction which you want it to go.
First swing each end of the machine out to turn the castors to the direction in which you want to go.
Be prepared for a sudden stop on uneven flooring or in hidden dips.
You cannot pull a copier with 4 castors 180º from its last direction, because the castors will jam.
Only when all the castors are pointing in the right direction can you move it in the direction which you want it to go.
First swing each end of the machine out to turn the castors to the direction in which you want to go.
Be prepared for a sudden stop on uneven flooring or in hidden dips.
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Push where?Push where?
Where possible, use your thighs, hips or bottom to get something moving.
Avoid unnecessary bending over and use of your arms.
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If you do get back painIf you do get back pain
If you do get If you do get back painback pain
If you do get If you do get back painback pain
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If you do get back painIf you do get back pain
Check there is no spine disease(very unlikely)
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If you do get back painIf you do get back pain
Check there is no spine disease
NOT bed-rest
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If you do get back painIf you do get back pain
Check there is no spine disease
NOT bed-rest
Take pain killers
Work through it Learn from what caused itLearn from what caused it
Change something about itChange something about it
Improve your life-style
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Why Accidents HappenWhy Accidents Happen
DDistraction
UUnfamiliarity
TTiredness
CComplacency
HHurry
Don’t go ‘Dutch’ with safety!
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P.A.U.S.E.P.A.U.S.E.
P.A.U.S.E.for thought
PPlan each task
AAnalyse what might happen
UUnexpected - be prepared
SSlipping, tripping & sprains
EEntanglement
P.A.U.S.E. for thought ...think safety
A millisecond makes all the differenceA millisecond makes all the difference
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To concludeTo conclude
Please think about what you have seen in this presentation. Walk tall
Shoulders back
Head held high
Injuries hurt. Pain isn’t pleasant.
You have choices about your life.