Timing (minutes) Learning ObjectiveMain tasks / ProcessResources / tools 5TitleStandard Operating Procedures for Power Press Machine Slide 1 5Index  Contents of the presentation Slide 2 15Introduction  The main purpose of guideline  Limitation  How to use the guideline Slide 3, 4and 5 10Slide Slide BREAK (30 MIN) 45Slide Slide Slide BREAK (LUNCH) 20 Slide 49 + Video duration (15 min) 10 Slide Slide Slide 52 BREAK (30 MIN) 120 Total Time

At the end of the session, participants should be able to: State the definition of manual handling List at least 4 accidents that can occur during manual handling works State 4 factors that influence manual handling Discuss safety measures before and during manual handling works

Definition Statutory requirements Manual handling injuries Considerations Manual handling strategies and techniques Safety measures before and during works Conclusion

Definition: “Any lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, moving, shifting, holding or supporting a load that is done manually”

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 General responsibility of the employer and self- employed “The making of arrangements for ensuring, so far as practicable, safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use or operation, handling, storage and transport of plant and substances”. (Section 15 (2)(b))

Factories and Machinery Act 1967 Section 12 “ No person shall be employed to lift, carry or move any load so heavy as to be likely to cause bodily injury to him.”

Accidents related to manual handling works Accidentally letting go of load Crushed by load Fall while carrying load Contact with sharp edges of load

(1) External injuries Cuts Scratches Tears

(2) Internal injuries Muscle or ligament tear Damage to joints – knee, ankle, shoulder, arm Slipped disc Hernia Rheumatism

Factors that need to be considered in manual handling works include: 1.Size of load 2.Condition of load 3.Physical shape of load 4.Weight load 5.Level of sturdiness 6.External surface of load 7.Position of load

8.Condition of floor surface 9.Head room 10. Temperature 11.Lighting 12.Physical and mental fitness of worker 13.Lifting equipment 14.Worker clothing

1)Size of load Big or small Example: 50 kg cement 50 kg cotton Although they have the same weight, the size is different

2) Condition of load Liquid Solid Gas

3) Physical Shape of Load Examples: Round Square / triangular Oval Flat Long When lifting, load has to be balanced

4) Weight of load The weight of the load has to be known before handling Purpose - to identify Method of handling Worker capability

5)Level of sturdiness The load may change shape upon handling This will cause difficulties in holding and gripping the load

6) External surface of load Rough Smooth Uneven Example: Plastic bag, sack, paper, metals all have different surfaces

7) Position of load Position of load that needs to be handled Load is on the floor Load is located above head level

8) Condition of floor Slippery Soft Uneven Stability and condition of the floor is important for balancing purposes

9) Head room Sufficient head room to avoid bumping head onto surface Most manual handling works involve limited head room

10)Temperature Temperature influences the method and speed of a worker’s movements: Cold – muscles are tensed Hot – body loses a lot of water

MANUAL HANDLINGCONSIDERATIONSMANUAL HANDLINGCONSIDERATIONS 11) Lighting Dark work environments can lead to accidents. This is because workers are not able to decipher the route and any obstructions on the floor/along the way

12) Worker physical and mental fitness Physical capability Age Health and fitness level

13) Lifting equipment Equipment used to assist in manual handling activities such as trolleys and pulleys Equipment design is suitable to the activity and load Equipment is properly maintained

14) Worker clothing Suitable to individual work task Comfortable Protects worker from manual handling hazards – this includes the provision and use of PPE

Identify load / material to be handled Identify the location and destination of the load Assess the potential risks Select suitable manual handling method Conduct safety assessment before starting work Monitor work activities

(1) Illustration PM1 Handling of sack / bag hold from bottom. Grip using palm andGrip / fingers (2)Illustration PM2 (3)Illustration PM3

Study whether the weight of the load can be distributed Adjust the shape of a big load for easier handling Adjust the layout of work area or work station to accommodate manual handling work Example:  Provision of a work table of suitable height for drawing works

Identify the best method to handle load - push, pull, lift, support etc… Study the proper lifting techniques. Use the suitable posture and physical capabilities Adjust the work method to accommodate supporting equipments such as wedges, hooks and crow bars Provide training to the worker on respective job tasks - SOP and other requirements

Use the proper methods and techniques Ensure compliance to work plan Continuously monitor that proper methods and techniques are being practiced by workers

Manual handling can cause internal and external injuries to the worker Various statutory requirements outline provisions related to manual handling Manual handling programme has to take into consideration various factors such as size, shape and weight of load to be handled Safety measures have to be followed before and during handling to avoid unwanted incidences