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Match the following manual handling tasks with their potential risk of injury:
Match the following manual handling tasks with their potential risk of injury:
Lifting = Risk of strains and sprains to the lower back Climbing = Potential risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Pushing = May lead to injuries to the back and skeletal systems Pivoting = Pose the risk of injury to the back and other skeletal systems
Match the following workplace environments with the presence of manual material handling (MMH):
Match the following workplace environments with the presence of manual material handling (MMH):
Offices = Manual material handling tasks can be found Heavy industrial facilities = Involves manual handling of materials Recreational atmospheres = Exposure to manual lifting of loads Manufacturing facilities = Tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pivoting are common
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) = Involving strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs Manual material handling (MMH) = Involves the use of the human body to lift, lower, carry, or transfer loads Hazards and injuries = Manual handling of materials can lead to potential risks and physical harm Manual handling of loads (MHL) = Involves lifting, lowering, carrying, or transferring loads using the human body
Match the following statistics with their descriptions:
Match the following statistics with their descriptions:
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Manual Handling Tasks and Injury Risks
- Lifting heavy objects: risk of back strain and musculoskeletal disorders
- Repetitive tasks: risk of repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Bending and twisting: risk of back strain and herniated discs
- Pushing and pulling: risk of shoulder and back strain
Workplace Environments and MMH Presence
- Warehouses: high presence of MMH due to frequent loading and unloading of goods
- Construction sites: high presence of MMH due to manual handling of building materials
- Offices: low presence of MMH due to minimal manual handling of objects
- Healthcare facilities: moderate presence of MMH due to handling of patients and equipment
Manual Material Handling Terms and Definitions
- Ergonomics: the study of designing tasks and environments to reduce manual handling risks
- MSD: Musculoskeletal Disorder, a type of injury caused by manual handling
- Manual material handling (MMH): the use of physical effort to move or handle objects
- Hazard: a situation or object that has the potential to cause harm
Manual Handling Statistics and Descriptions
- 30% of workplace injuries are caused by manual handling: highlighting the importance of MMH safety
- 60% of MSDs are caused by MMH: emphasizing the need for proper ergonomics
- 1 in 5 workers experience MMH-related injuries annually: emphasizing the need for regular training
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