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Avoid handling
Assess
Implement controls
Load
Weight
Size
Shape
Rigidity
Difficult to grasp
Unstable
Sharp, hot, cold etc.
Individual
Sex
Stature
Individual capability
Training
Persons assessment of own capability
Task
Environment
Constraints on posture
Poor floors
Variations in levels
Hot/Cold/ humid conditions
Poor lighting
Conveyors
Hazards Precautions
Trapping in drive mechanisms Guards, No loose clothing
Traps, Nips, Drawing in Pop out rollers, nip guards
Sharp edges Edge protection, eliminate edges
Items jamming conveyor Adequate design
Falling objects Edge guards, barriers
Riding or crossing conveyor Bridges, complete enclosure
Impact with objects Helmets, padding
Noise Hearing protection
Manual handling Mechanical handling
Electrical hazards Suitable electrical equipment
Types of Cranes
Mobile
Tower
Gantry
Overhead
Overturning
Overloading
Unsuitable support or inadequate bases for crane
Loss of load
Failure of load
Lack of maintenance
Failure of load bearing part
Suitable crane
Suitable ground conditions
Use of outriggers
Avoidance of obstructions
Care near overhead power lines
Designated and protected area
Suitable and tested lifting tackle
Correct slinging technique
Competent personnel
Load near ground if travelling
Good visibility
Good communications
Suitable storage for fuels etc
Trained personnel
Properly trained equipment
Equipment has had statutory inspections
Warning of lift taking place
No employee to walk under load
Ensure load is secure
SWL of crane and tackle not exceeded
Lifted to correct height
Moved at appropriate speed
Adequate supervision
Lifting Accessories (Tackle)
Main Hazards
However in many cases the use of sack trucks & smaller packages were
suggested
Whilst these might reduce the risk from manual handling they do not
entirely avoid it
(ii) Outline the factors in relation to the task & the load that will
affect the risk of injury
Task to be performed & this should have led to consider the rate of
work, in terms of
The number of boxes to be lifted & the frequency of lifting
Job rotation
the vertical & horizontal distances that the boxes are required to be
lifted or carried, particularly if they have to be lifted from the
ground &/or placed on high shelves
The need for excessive
Pulling the load
Or pushing of the load
Movement of load in package
twisting of the body
Should also have been considered
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Outline the factors that may affect the level of risk from manual handling
in relation to
(i) The load
(ii) The individual
The factors relating to the task carrying out the handling operation
The size & weight of the load
The possibility that the contents might move & the load become
unbalanced
The position of the centre of gravity
Difficulty in securing a firm grasp of the load
& the presence of sharp edges
Part (ii) the factors relating to the individual carrying out the handling
operation
These include
Body size & strength in relation to the task to be carried out (which
can be age or gender-related)
Physical handicaps or restrictions caused by illness, disability or
pregnancy
Lack of training in manual handling
& inappropriate clothing or footwear or PPE as general
Outline the factors that may affect the level of risk from
manual handling in relation to:
a) Weight
b) Size and shape
c) Difficult to grasp
d) Unstable/unpredictable
e) Sharp edges
f) Hot/cold
(c)
Outline a good manual handling technique that could be
adopted by the employee when required to lift one of the
boxes from ground level