Good manual handling practice

so that manual handling tasks can Pushing is easier than pulling IF YOU MUST PULL A TROLLEY; - Face the object squarely, with feet shoulder width apart (one foot in front of the other), keep your back straight, bend your knees slightly pull in a smooth motion. When loading and unloading the trolley. • Getting a good grip. • Keeping your back as straight as possible. • Placing your feet to give maximum leg power. • Bending your knees and using your body weight and leg muscles to move the load. Tight spaces Slide the load into tight spaces – this is easier and safer than lifting. Handling awkward objects Barrels and drums should be rolledFile Size: KB.  · Manual handling can be required anywhere in the workplace and the risk of injury is increased when there is an existing or previous injury, or when heavy manual labour, awkward postures and repetitive movements of arms, legs and back are carried www.doorway.ruted Reading Time: 4 mins.

clinical practice to identify hazards, assess risks evaluate risk control interventions associated with the manual handling of people. • Includes specific patient/ person handling assessment tools with different levels of focus, purpose and methodology. • Level of focus: Patient -Work environment -Nurse/care worker -Organisation. A safety training video snippet for you to use in your own www.doorway.ru purchase the full snippet, visit www.doorway.ru Manual handling tips: Stand reasonably close to the load, feet hip-width apart with one foot slightly forward pointing in the direction going forward. Knees should be bent while maintaining good posture. Get a secure grip on the load and use handles if provided. Breathe in before commencing the lift.

Good posture and lifting techniques can help reduce the risks, but research indicates that making changes to workplace design is the most effective way to prevent manual handling injury. Manual handling – identifying workplace hazards. Some factors in the workplace may increase the risk of an injury occurring. Good practice Avoid lifting or carrying wherever possible, for example arrange for items to be delivered to the point of use. If you must lift or move something, ensure that the object is within your capability. If not, get help. Use well-maintained mechanical lifting aids, e.g. trolleys, whenever possible. A safety training video snippet for you to use in your own www.doorway.ru purchase the full snippet, visit www.doorway.ru