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Match the following practices with their benefits in reducing manual handling-related injuries:
Match the following practices with their benefits in reducing manual handling-related injuries:
Eliminating heavy manual handling = Reduces risk of injury by redesigning work activities Decreasing manual handling tasks = Minimizes repetitive strain injury Using body weight when pushing/pulling = Reduces strain on the back Maintaining manual handling equipment = Ensures smooth operation and prevents accidents
Match the manual handling recommendations with their correct descriptions:
Match the manual handling recommendations with their correct descriptions:
Pushing should involve leaning forward = Engages body weight effectively for force Pulling should involve leaning backward = Maintains a proper posture while pulling Avoiding twisting and bending = Reduces the risk of back injury Using handles at the right height = Facilitates neutral posture while exerting force
Match the hazards associated with manual handling with the potential solutions:
Match the hazards associated with manual handling with the potential solutions:
Heavy loads = Request assistance from another person Awkwardly shaped items = Use team manual handling techniques Slippery floors = Ensure good housekeeping practices Poorly maintained equipment = Regular maintenance and smooth operations
Match the types of manual handling movements with their impact on the body:
Match the types of manual handling movements with their impact on the body:
Match the following actions with their importance in safe manual handling:
Match the following actions with their importance in safe manual handling:
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal Injury Risks
- Manual handling tasks present a risk for musculoskeletal injuries, with lower back injuries being the most common.
- Complete elimination of these risks is unrealistic due to awkward postures and repetitive movements involved in manual handling.
- Safe work practices can substantially reduce both the frequency and severity of such injuries.
Injury Prevention Strategies
- Redesign work activities to eliminate heavy manual handling.
- Reduce the number of manual handling tasks, especially repetitive ones.
- Minimize awkward movements and body stress during work.
Safe Manual Handling Practices
- Employ body weight effectively when pushing and pulling equipment/materials.
- Lean forward when pushing and lean backward when pulling.
- Maintain clean and hard surfaces to promote safety during manual handling.
- Ensure proper grip on the floor by avoiding slippery or soft surfaces.
- Avoid twisting, turning, or bending the back while handling loads.
- Equipment should feature handles/hand grips positioned between shoulder and waist height to facilitate neutral posture during use.
- Regular maintenance of manual handling equipment is crucial for smooth operation, including well-maintained wheels for wheeled stage elements.
Team Manual Handling
- Utilize assistance from others when handling loads that are beyond one's lifting capability or when the load is long and awkward.
- Team handling can increase efficiency and decrease injury likelihood during repetitive tasks.
- Even with manual handling equipment, team support may be necessary to stabilize loads and ensure safe navigation.
Mechanical Aids in Manual Handling
- When complete elimination of manual handling is not feasible, powered or mechanical handling systems should be employed.
- Mechanical aids can significantly reduce the physical effort required to handle heavy objects and lower the risk of back injury.
- Examples of mechanical aids include:
- Forklifts (operating requires a license)
- Pallet trucks for carrying palletized materials
- Trolleys for transport
- Hand trucks for moving items around.
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