Why do you need to know more about Manual Handling? LIFTING AND CARRYING TRAINING SESSION Why do you need to know more about Manual Handling?

To encourage you to develop safe lifting and carrying behaviours. You are going to learn about The anatomy of the back How and why injuries occur, How to lift and carry safely. To practice safe lifting, carrying and unloading techniques As the child's play Video showed you all knew how to lift when you were younger

Manual Handling occurs when: Lifting Lowering Pushing Pulling Carrying Moving Holding Restraining…. ….. Any person, animal or thing So when does manual handling occur

The Spine Obviously this is a holistic view of the spine or backbone and components

Main Muscle Groups This shows the main muscles around the upper body where most injuries occur with manual handling

Generally pinched nerves occur in the lower lumbar region Spinal disks are rubbery pads between the vertebrae, the specialized bones that make up the spinal column Ligaments connect bones to other bones to form a joint. They do not connect muscles to bones; that is the job of tendons. Generally pinched nerves occur in the lower lumbar region

The Anatomy of a Disc Low back pain is a very common complaint for a simple reason. Since the lumbar spine is connected to your pelvis, this is where most of your weight bearing and body movement takes place

Over time they become larger and weak spots form

A Herniated Disc

Back Mechanical Model

Back Mechanical Model

Back Mechanical Model

So What happens over time as we lift incorrectly

Stress is now placed on Leg Muscles Stress on Lower Back is High Stress is now placed on Leg Muscles Stress is now placed on Leg Muscles

5 Safe Lifting Principles

Safe Lifting Principle No 1 Make Sure you Have a Firm Footing

Safe Lifting Principle No 2 Always bend your Knees

Safe Lifting principle No 3 Keep your Back Straight and Upright

Safe Lifting Principle No 4 Lift With your Legs

Safe Lifting Principle No 5 Keep the load Close to your Body

Rules for Safe Carrying of Loads Don't Twist your body when carrying a load Don’t Restrict your Vision with a Load Don’t change your Grip unless the Load is Supported Always Face the Direction you are Travelling Don’t Lift More than You are Comfortable with Watch your Footing Keep a Firm Grip on the Load Keep your Arms Tucked in Keep the Load Close to your Body

Factors to Consider When placing or Putting a Load Down Plan Exactly Where you are going to place the Load Be Careful with your Fingers Don’t Lean Forward to Position the Load Don’t Lift Heavy Loads Above Shoulder Height Lifting and moving Loads is Done More Easily at Waist Height

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Demonstrate Correct Lifting Principles Before you Leave