1. 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?

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Over time they become larger and weak spots form

9. A Herniated Disc

10. Back Mechanical Model

11. Back Mechanical Model

12. Back Mechanical Model

13. So What happens over time as we lift incorrectly

15. 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

16. 5 Safe Lifting Principles

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

18. Safe Lifting Principle
No 2
Always bend your Knees

19. Safe Lifting principle
No 3
Keep your Back Straight and Upright

20. Safe Lifting Principle
No 4
Lift With your Legs

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Who was concentrating ????

25. Demonstrate Correct Lifting Principles Before you Leave