Working Safely in an Engineering Environment Element 3 - Apply safe working practices and procedures Page 2File ref:

O/H No 2File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Manual Handling

O/H No 3File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) What is manual handling ? Manual handling is defined as the transporting or supporting of a load which includes – Lifting & Lowering – Pushing & Pulling – Carrying or Moving by hand or by bodily force.

O/H No 4File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Manual Handling 34% of all accidents are due to Manual Handling 45% of these accidents are injuries to the back Why do we need to prevent Manual Handling ? Humane Economic Legal

O/H No 5File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Manual handling injuries 45% of manual handling accidents results in back injuries Other parts of the body injured –Stomach –Neck –Hands,arms and legs That is apart from the; –Crushed fingers,toes,feet and Hands –Lacerations bruising –Broken bones –Damaged ligaments Hot, cold or chemicals can cause burns and related injuries

O/H No 6File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) The Spine

O/H No 7File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Prolapsed Disc

O/H No 8File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Lifting and Lowering Guidelines Only

O/H No 9File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Hierarchy of controls Must it be moved or lifted ? Can it be automated ? Can it be moved mechanically ? If there is still a residual risk a full manual handling assessment must be carried out Using T.I.L.E. Task Individual Load and Environment.

O/H No 10File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Mechanical Aids Tackle and hoist Ropes and slings Trolley

O/H No 11File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Manual Handling TASK does it involve, lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying INDIVIDUAL consideration must be given to height, weight, shape, age, male or female, pregnancy strength and disabilities. LOAD is the load heavy, big, small, round, bulky, hot, cold, slippery etc ENVIRONMENT is it inside/outside, hot, cold, weather, uneven ground stairs etc

O/H No 12File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Base Movement Lift Foot position -Leading foot Feet flat on floor Close as possible to the load Centre of gravity over load Relax - natural back Knees around 90 0 Assess load Leading hand same as lead foot Palmer grip Breath in to increase abdominal pressure Lift leading with head Thighs do the work Load close to the body and not too high

O/H No 13File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Multiple Lifts Base movement still applies in multiple lifts – Dual & Team Lifts Things to consider are – Height of Individuals – Strength of Individuals – Fitness of Individuals – The Environment – Communication

O/H No 14File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Protective Equipment - General Head Protection Eye Protection Ear Protection Respiratory Protection Body Protection Hand Protection Foot Protection

O/H No 15File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Protective Clothing In Apprentice Training Centre Coveralls Safety Shoes Light Eye Protection Storage and issue (Other work areas may require different clothing)

O/H No 16File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Protective Clothing Unsuitable for Use Loose clothing and Items Greasy/Oily clothing Worn footwear

O/H No 17File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Avoidance of Health Problems Trained and Authorised Follow rules and instructions Wear protective clothing

O/H No 18File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Safe Working Area Prepare Area Observe Safety Instructions Work tidy Clean Tools after use Clean Area on Completion

O/H No 19File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Storage of Tools and Materials Tools Materials

O/H No 20File ref: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment - Element3 (2002) Walk Round Changeroom & Lockers Location of PPE Storage of Equipment Safe Working Areas Mechanical Aids