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Manual Handling Assessment…………………….....................………..
HSE Priorities
• Falls from height
• Workplace transport
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Workplace stress
• Slips and trips
Health and Safety National Priorities
Work Related MSD Prevalence 2001-20014
Total cases (prevalence) of WRMSD 2001- 2014
Manual handling injuries are often causedby an incident (e.g. losing grip, tripping,slipping or doing a task that is ‘out of theordinary’).
Cumulative damage to the structures of thelow back (disc, vertebrae, nerves, muscles,tendons, ligaments etc.).
Acute damage to lower back rare.
Typical Low Back Problems
AVOID (Reg 4(1)(a))• hazardous operations
ASSESS (Reg 4(1)(b)(i))• any hazardous operations
that cannot be avoided
REDUCE (Reg 4(1)(b)(ii))• the risk of injury
MONITOR / CONTROL (Reg 4(2))• to further reduce the risks
MANAGE (Reg 5)
What the Regulations Require
MAC
LOW LEVEL OF RISK• The vulnerability of special risk groups should
be considered where appropriate.
MEDIUM LEVEL OF RISK• Examine tasks closely.
HIGH LEVEL OF RISK• Prompt action needed – a significant proportion
of workers may be at risk of injury.
VERY HIGH LEVEL OF RISK• Stop the task immediately and make
improvement measures.
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
Classification of Risks
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Classification of Risks
• Where you have more than one ManualHandling task, use MAC scores to priorities
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Lifting Operation
MAC Case Study
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Weight: 12kg Rate: Once every 5 seconds
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
B. Hand distancefrom lower back
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
C. Vertical lift region
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
D. Trunk twisting
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
MAC Case Study
E. Postural constraints
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
G. Floor surface
F. Grip on load
H. Other env factors
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
G. Floor surface
F. Grip on load
H. Other env factors
MAC Case Study
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B. Hand distancefrom lower back
C. Vertical lift region
D. Trunk twisting
E. Postural constraints
A. Weight/Frequency:12 kg at 16 lifts perminute (1 lift/5 sec)
G. Floor surface
F. Grip on load
H. Other env factors
MAC Case Study
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HSE Enforcement(OC313)
MAC Case Study
Because the weights arerelatively low, the resultantrisk is considered moderate
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Other MSD tools
• Upper Limbs disorders• Low weights (up to 8 kg)• High frequency
MAC chart Assessment ofRepetitive Tasks
V-MAC chart
Push/Pull MACchart
NEW
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The ART tool
www.hse.gov.uk/msd/uld/art
• Same approach as MAC• Online training and
guidance• Case studies• Downloads and score
calculator
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Key Points
• Manual handling injuries are most oftenchronic (sometimes acute)
• Key Manual Handling risk factors are:– Task design (neutral posture?)– Frequency and fatigue related– Related to load design– Related to individuals– Related to the environment
• These are listed in the MAC tool
Further Info and Advice
HSG196 (2014)
rr007HSE Website
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