A TRAINING FOR THE

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MANUAL HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A TRAINING FOR THE METALWORKING INDUSTRIES
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Table of Contents

• 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

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Introduction

• 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

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Occupational Diseases in Singapore
Source Ministry of Manpower
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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

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Risk Management on Manual Handling

• Step 1 Identification of hazard

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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

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Risk Management on Manual Handling
Severity
Minor  
Moderate  
Major  
Likelihood
Low
Remote
Low
Medium
Occasional
Low
Medium
High
Frequent
Medium
High
High
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Risk Management on Manual Handling

• Step 3 Select Measures to Control and Reduce
  Risk
• Based on hierarchy of hazards control
• 1st Remove the hazard
• 2nd Guard the remaining hazards
• 3rd Mitigate impact of hazard

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Risk Management on Manual Handling
HIERARCHY OF HAZARDS CONTROL
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy

• Lifting over 25kg load can result in back
  injury

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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Heavy
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling - Sharp

• Potential Cuts on the fingers

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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Odd
shapes

• Absence of grip to hold the load
• Obstruction of walking view

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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Toxic
substances

• Skin exposure to chemicals

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Coolant
Lubricants
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Hazards Associated with Manual Handling Toxic
substances

• Exposure to chemical dust, fumes vapours

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Common Injuries From Manual Handling

• Neck Strain

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Common Injuries From Manual Handling

• Wrist Sprains

• Back Sprains

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Common Injuries From Manual Handling

• Shoulder pain

• Upper back pain

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Common Injuries From Manual Handling

• Slips, trips and fall

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Common Injuries From Manual Handling

• Cuts

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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling

• Skin dermatitis

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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling

• Skin dermatitis

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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling

• Occupational respiratory lung diseases

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Health Hazards Resulting From Chemical Handling

• Occupational eye diseases

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

• Lifting aids

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Proper Manual Handling - Individual

• Lifting aids

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Proper Manual Handling - Individual

• Lifting aids

Source CP 92 2002
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Proper Manual Handling Team

• Team/buddy lifting

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Proper Manual Handling Team

• Team/buddy lifting

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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?

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Safety boots
• Protective gloves
• Helmets
• Working apron or overalls
• Goggles or safety glasses
• Face mask or respirators

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Safety boots

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Protective gloves

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Helmets

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Working apron or safety overalls

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Goggles or safety glasses

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Use of PPE for Manual Handling

• Face mask or respirator

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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

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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries

• Keep heavy loads around waist level
• Use of mechanical handling aid
• Package heavy materials into smaller container

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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

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Indents Handles
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Job Designs to Prevent Manual Handling Injuries

• Provide secondary containment for chemicals

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Case Study
The Case of Peter
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?
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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

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Musculoskeletal injuries and Occupational
diseases is preventable Be proactive it is up
to US to prevent it
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Thank You
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References

• CP 92 2002 Code of Practice for Manual Handling
• Ministry of Manpower Guidelines for Manual
  Handling
• SS 437 1999 Part 2 Specification for personal
  eye-protectors part 2 selection, use and
  maintenance
• SS 513 2005 Part 1 Personal protective
  equipment footwear. Part 1 Safety footwear
• CP 74 1998 Selection, use and maintenance of
  respiratory protection devices

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