Manual Handling Presentation SNSW State Conference September 2017

Manual Handling definition A hazardous manual task, as defined in the WHS Regulations, means a task that requires a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain any person, animal or thing involving one or more of the following: repetitive or sustained force high or sudden force repetitive movement sustained or awkward posture exposure to vibration. Safe work Australia 2017

Risk Control Risk control means taking action to eliminate WHS risks so far as is reasonably practicable and if this is not possible minimising them so far as is reasonably practicable. Eliminating a hazard will also eliminate any risks associated with the hazard This is a consultative ongoing process with all involved It is important to note that not every hazard can be eliminated due to the nature of many tasks. Therefore the term as far as is reasonably practicable is used.

Risk Assessment To determine: How severe the risk is Whether any existing control measures are effective What action should be taken to control the risk How urgently the action needs to be taken Sailability NSW has a risk assessment sheet on their webpage

Managing WHS Risks Identify Hazard Review control measures Assess A step-by-step process Managing WHS risks involves four steps: Identifying hazards—find out what could cause harm. Assessing risks (if necessary)—understand the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood of it happening. Controlling risks—implement the most effective control measure that is reasonably practicable in the circumstances. Reviewing control measures—ensure control measures are working as planned. Control Risks

Hierarchy of Risk Control Level 1 Eliminate the hazards highest most Level 2 Substitute the hazard with something safer Isolate the hazard from people Reduce the risks through engineering Level of health and safety protection Reliability of control measures Level 3 Reduce exposure to hazard using administrative actions Use personal protective equipment lowest least

Checklist for moving people Plan the move Clear away obstacles Bend the hips and knees Avoid twisting Keep the load close Feet in the direction of travel Use equipment Stand squarely to the client Lift with the legs Get client to assist Communicate clearly Use hip and shoulders as points of control Don’t let the client hold you

Why we need to protect our back Identifying hazardous manual tasks A hazardous manual task is where you have to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain something. It can include: repetitive movement repetitive or sustained force high or sudden force sustained or awkward postures exposure to vibration. These factors stress the body and can lead to a wide range of MSD.

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