HSEV1005 Module 6 Manual and Mechanical Handling Hazards PDF

Manual and mechanical handling hazards 1  MATERIAL HANDLING Material can be lifted using two methods: 1. Mechanically or 2. Manually 2  Mechanical handling Hazards can arise from three sources: o The equipmen...

Manual and mechanical handling hazards 1  MATERIAL HANDLING Material can be lifted using two methods: 1. Mechanically or 2. Manually 2  Mechanical handling Hazards can arise from three sources: o The equipment and (lack of) safe systems o The working environment o The operator 3  Cranes Hazards associated with crane operations: o Overturning o Overloading o Failure of lifting tackle or slinging procedure 4  Forklifts Center the load on the forks and as close to the mast as possible to minimize the potential for the truck tipping or load falling Overloading a lift truck makes it hard to control and could make it tip over 5  Operating a Forklift Safely Keep arms and legs inside the truck No riders, unless there’s an approved seat Don’t drive with forks raised Wear safety belts or other restraint devices 6 Mechanical handling Mechanical handling video 7  Manual handling Manual handling is defined as the movement of a load by human effort alone 8 Typical hazards of manual handling 9 Injuries arising from manual handling 10  Measures for manual handling operations Aspects to consider: o Is there a risk of injury? o Is it actually necessary to move the load? o Is mechanisation or automation feasible? 11  Measures for manual handling operations cont`d The manual handling task should be broken down into all of its component parts and each examined in turn, and these are: o The task itself o The load(s) o The working environment and o The individual capability of the person performing the task. 12  Back Safety Video back safety video 13 14 Review Quiz 15 16