1. 1 © 2008 All Rights Reserved A TRAINING FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIALS

2. 2 © 2008 All Rights Reserved  Introduction  Risk management on manual handling  Hazards associated with manual handling  Common injuries & occupational diseases  Proper manual handling methodology  Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  Job design to prevent injuries  Case study Table of Contents

3. 3 © 2008 All Rights Reserved  Manual handling is a common activity in most workplaces  It includes lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object  Injuries and musculoskeletal disorders affect the back, neck, shoulders, arms & hands  It can be prevented through a systemic approach of identification, assessment and control of risks associated with manual handling Introduction

4. 4 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Occupational Diseases in Singapore Source: Ministry of Manpower

5. 5 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling  Required to manage risks under WSH (Risk Management) regulations  Assess the risk  Take all reasonably practical steps  Eliminate any risks

6. 6 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling  Step 1: Identification of hazard Picture source: http://www.safetyworld.com/images/101.gif

7. 7 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling  Step 2: Assess the risk  Dependent on severity of risk and likelihood of hazards occurring  severity X likelihood = risk level  Risk Level = Low, Moderate or High

8. 8 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling Low Severity Likelihood Minor Moderate Major Remote LowMedium Occasional LowMediumHigh Frequent MediumHigh

9. 9 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling  Step 3: Select Measures to Control and Reduce Risk  Based on hierarchy of hazards control  1 st – Remove the hazard  2 nd – Guard the remaining hazards  3 rd – Mitigate impact of hazard

10. 10 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Risk Management on Manual Handling HIERARCHY OF HAZARDS CONTROL

11. 11 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy  Lifting over 25kg load can result in back injury Picture source: http://www.masterlift.ie/images/HealthAndSaftey/HandS.jpg

12. 12 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy

13. 13 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Sharp  Potential Cuts on the fingers Picture source: http://www.whimsie.com/sheet%20metal%20rolls.jpg Picture source : http://www.offscreen.com/images/remote2.jpg Picture source : http://www.prab.com

14. 14 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Odd shapes  Absence of grip to hold the load  Obstruction of walking view Picture source: http://www.fork-lift-trucks.info Picture source: http://make-a-box.com

15. 15 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substances  Skin exposure to chemicals Picture source: http://www.vacmagic.com/images/fixture%20macchining%20scene.jpg Picture source: http://discountpowerparts.com Coolant Lubricants

16. 16 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Hazards Associated with Manual Handling – Toxic substances  Exposure to chemical dust, fumes & vapours Picture source: http://www.airborncoatings.com/images/air3.gif Picture source: http://www.railcamp.com

17. 17 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Common Injuries From Manual Handling  Neck Strain Picture source: http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/exercise2/neckspra.jpg

18. 18 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Common Injuries From Manual Handling  Wrist Sprains Picture source: http://www.drfoot.co.uk/pictures/wrist.jpg  Back Sprains Picture source: http://athleticscholarships.net/back%20pain.jpg

19. 19 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Common Injuries From Manual Handling  Shoulder pain Picture source: http://www.gotosee.co.uk  Upper back pain Picture source: http://medicineworld.org

20. 20 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Common Injuries From Manual Handling  Slips, trips and fall Picture source: http://www.greenbergmassarelli.com/Images/slip_fall.jpg Picture source: http://www.istockphoto.com

21. 21 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Common Injuries From Manual Handling  Cuts Picture source: http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Boffer/Images/FA-MinorCut.jpg Picture source : http://krismarkel.com/eclaircie/photos/uncategorized/ouch.JPG

22. 22 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling  Skin dermatitis Picture source: http://www.osh.govt.nz

23. 23 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling  Skin dermatitis Picture source: http://www.ascc.gov.au

24. 24 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling  Occupational respiratory & lung diseases Picture source: http://myweb.lsbu.ac.uk/dirt/museum/simon/68-776-gse15.jpg Picture source: http://content.revolutionhealth.com/contentimages/images-image_popup-ww5r370.jpg

25. 25 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling  Occupational eye diseases Picture source: http://content.revolutionhealth.com/contentimages/images-image_popup-r7_conjunctivitis.jpg

26. 26 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling - Individual Step 1: Hold the load firmly Step 2: Keep the load close to you Step 3: Lift the load by pushing up your leg Step 4: Ensure your legs are stable before moving off ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT WHILE LIFTING

27. 27 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling - Individual  Lifting aids

28. 28 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling - Individual  Lifting aids

29. 29 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling - Individual  Lifting aids Source: CP 92 : 2002

30. 30 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling – Team  Team/buddy lifting Picture source: www.fork-lift-trucks.info

31. 31 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Proper Manual Handling – Team  Team/buddy lifting Picture source: http://www.atlasstraps.com/example2.gif

32. 32 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Selection of PPE for Manual Handling  Are there any sharp or point edges?  Is it enough to prevent injuries or occupational diseases?  Does the PPE fit you correctly?  Does the PPE wear out easily?  Is it based on chemical properties of the substance?  Does it minimize contact with chemicals?  Is it easy to clean and maintain?

33. 33 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling   Safety boots  Protective gloves  Helmets  Working apron or overalls  Goggles or safety glasses  Face mask or respirators Picture source: http://www.osha.gov

34. 34 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://www.veganline.com/safety-boot-big.jpg  Safety boots Picture source: http://www.hse.gov.uk

35. 35 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://www.hse.gov.uk  Protective gloves Picture source: http://www.dkimages.com

36. 36 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://myweb.datahalland.se/w-15080/admin/picture/20050919154156.jpg  Helmets Picture source: http://www.hse.gov.uk

37. 37 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://www.anzic-int.com  Working apron or safety overalls Picture source: http://www.hse.gov.uk Picture source: http://www.dashackoutdoors.com

38. 38 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://www.wintex.ca/english/Images/PPE026b.gif  Goggles or safety glasses Picture source: http://www.hse.gov.uk Picture source: http://teachertech.rice.edu

39. 39 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Use of PPE for Manual Handling  Picture source: http://www.toolrage.com  Face mask or respirator Picture source: http://www.ammex.com Picture source: http://www.shingleberrysigns.com

40. 40 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries  Team handling for heavy or odd shape loads  Breaks to reduce muscular fatigue  Handlers job rotation between heavy and light activities  Rearrange workplace to reduce twisting, stretching & stooping Picture source : http://www.ilo.org

41. 41 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries  Keep heavy loads around waist level  Use of mechanical handling aid  Package heavy materials into smaller container Picture source: CP 92 : 2002 Picture source: http://www.osha.gov

42. 42 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries  Provide handles, hand grips or indents for loads  Loads to be free from dust, oil, corrosive deposits, sharp corners, jagged edges or rough surfaces Picture source : http://www.powerwheel-usa.com Picture source : http://www.saylorsfarm.com Indents & Handles

43. 43 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries  Provide secondary containment for chemicals Picture source : http://www.fuelproof.co.uk Picture source : http://www.smithsofthedean.co.uk

44. 44 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Peter injured his back while moving some large drums. He has previously suffered from back problems but felt that it was under control. His doctor had advised him not to lift anything above 20 kg but he had not passed this information to his boss. The injury was serious enough to land Peter in the hospital. Subsequently Peter was diagnosed with a torn disk. Peter admitted the drums were heavy, but wanted to have the job done. What should Peter have done? Case Study The Case of Peter Picture source : http://education.qld.gov.au/health/injury/casestudy.html

45. 45 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Summary of Key Points Hazards from manual handling Common injuries and occupational diseases Proper manual handling methods Use of PPE Job designs to prevent manual handling injuries

46. 46 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Musculoskeletal injuries and Occupational diseases is preventable Be proactive: it is up to US to prevent it

47. 47 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Thank You

48. 48 © 2008 All Rights Reserved 1.CP 92: 2002 Code of Practice for Manual Handling 2.Ministry of Manpower – Guidelines for Manual Handling 3.SS 437 : 1999 Part 2 : Specification for personal eye-protectors part 2 : selection, use and maintenance 4.SS 513 : 2005 Part 1 : Personal protective equipment – footwear. Part 1: Safety footwear 5.CP 74 : 1998 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection devices References:

49. 49 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Appendix 1

50. 50 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Appendix 1

51. 51 © 2008 All Rights Reserved Appendix 1