Questions and Answers
What type of clothing is recommended to wear when handling materials?
Tear and puncture-resistant clothing
What type of footwear should be worn when handling materials?
Slip-resistant boots
What is the primary purpose of using mechanical materials handling equipment?
To reduce the physical effort required for handling bulky and heavy items
Study Notes
Materials Handling and Storage
- Includes the art of lifting, placing, storing, or moving materials through physical strength or appropriate handling equipment
- Classified into two types: manual materials handling and mechanical materials handling
Manual Materials Handling (MMH)
- Involves moving or handling materials by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or restraining using one's physical strength
- Most common cause of occupational fatigue, low back pain, and lower back injuries
- Risks associated with MMH: strains, sprains, wounds, fractures, and hernias
- Importance of stopping to think before lifting a load and considering safer alternatives
Protective Clothing for MMH
- Wear: lightweight, flexible, tear and puncture-resistant clothing, safety boots with toe caps and slip-resistant soles, and protective gloves
- Avoid: aprons, coats, clothing with exposed buttons, zippers or loose flaps, and heavy-duty mitts
Mechanical Materials Handling
- Involves the use of rigid, manually or mechanically-powered equipment for handling bulky and heavy items
- Manually powered equipment reduces physical effort, making materials handling easier and safer
Tips for Using Mechanical Aids
- Check for the availability of mechanical aids before lifting or moving loads
- Only operate equipment if trained to use it
- Keep equipment in good operating condition
- Select the right equipment to complete the task
- Use specialized equipment for specific tasks or objects
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