Working Safely in an

Engineering Environment
Element 3 - Apply safe
working practices and
procedures
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Manual Handling

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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.

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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

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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

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The Spine

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Prolapsed Disc

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Lifting and Lowering

Guidelines Only

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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.
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Mechanical Aids
Tackle

and hoist

Ropes

and slings

Trolley

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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

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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 900
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

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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

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Protective Equipment - General

Head

Protection

Eye

Protection

Ear

Protection

Respiratory
Body

Protection

Hand

Protection

Foot
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Protection

Protection
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Protective Clothing
In Apprentice Training Centre
Coveralls
Safety
Light

Shoes

Eye Protection

Storage

and issue

(Other

work areas may

require different clothing)

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Protective Clothing
Unsuitable for Use
Loose

Items

clothing and

Greasy/Oily
Worn

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clothing

footwear

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Avoidance of Health Problems

Trained

and
Authorised

Follow

rules and
instructions

Wear

protective
clothing

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Safe Working Area

Prepare

Area

Observe

Safety
Instructions

Work
Clean

tidy
Tools after use

Clean

Area on
Completion

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Storage of Tools and Materials

Tools

Materials

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Walk Round
Changeroom

Lockers

Location
Storage
Safe

of PPE

of Equipment

Working Areas

Mechanical

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&

Aids
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