ahcohs201 a contridute oh&s process
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MANUAL HANDLING
AHCOHS201A
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OHS&W RegulationsDivision 2.9Code of Practice
Manual Handling
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Main Objectives Effective from January 1991
To prevent the occurrence of INJURY and to REDUCE the severity of injuries resulting from manual handling tasks in the workplace
Manual Handling Regulations
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An activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to: ◦ Lift or Lower◦ Push or Pull◦ Carry ◦ Otherwise move ◦ Hold or restrain
A person, animal or thing
Manual Handling
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TO REDUCE :◦ Pain and Suffering◦ Injury Costs◦ Medical Costs◦ Lost Worker Hours◦ Worker Replacement
Reasons for Implementation
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TO REDUCE :◦ Work cover Levy◦ Damaged Equipment◦ Investigation Costs◦ Lost Productivity
Reasons for Implementation
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Impact of Forces on the SpinePerson weighting 85kgs
Posture Compressive Load on the Spine (kg)
Standing 50kgs
Bending down with out bending legs
200 – 300kgs
Bending down with out bending legs
to pick up 10kgs
350 – 600kgs
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Everyone working in all industries
High Risk Occupations◦ Construction◦ Product assemblers◦ Process workers◦ Office workers – data entry
Who is at Risk
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Long term Pain and Suffering The Stigma associated with back and
other injuries which cannot be seen Emotional Distress to the individual Loss of Morale of fellow workers Tension within families and
relationships
The Human Costs
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Direct Cost◦ Compensation◦ Wages◦ Medical
The Financial Costs
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Many hidden financial costsIndirect Cost
◦ Production losses◦ Retraining staff ◦ Training new staff◦ Fine◦ Increased work cover levy
The Financial Costs
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Require employers to :◦ Identify Risks◦ Assess the Risk◦ Control Risks◦ Monitor and Review
Arising from Manual Handling tasks
Manual Handling Regulations
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A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness
Can be present or potential danger May or may not be visible - emerging
Hazard
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Anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness
Hazard
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Methods being used to perform a task Machines in use Substances in use - package size Storage and transport Workplace practices and procedures Repetitive use of muscles Static loads
Manual Handling Hazards
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The probability or likelihood of the hazard resulting in an injury, illness or disease
The likelihood of sustaining and injury or illness because of the exposure to the hazard
Risks
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The likelihood or the chance that the hazard will result in injury
Risk
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Hazard Risk Outcome
Heavy Object Lifting heavy objects Sprains / stains Sharp Surface Handling sharp object Cuts / abrasions Small forces Pruning for long period Inflammation of
jointsrapid and continuously
Bending Excessive Bending Sprains and strains Twisting Excessive Twisting Sprains and strains Vibration Holding Pneumatic Drill Loss of Feeling
Understanding Hazard and Risk
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Minimum Effort is required to do the task
Low Risk
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Recommended Weight:◦ 16kgs – 20kgs
Depends upon the physical capabilities of the individual
Manual Handling Limits
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Leverage effects the load on the body
Leverage
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Undue stress on the back and spine
High Risk
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Extreme range movements Twisting while lifting Bending the spine Jerky, uncontrolled movements Jumping from heights
Unsafe Manual Handling Techniques
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Results in discomfort or persistent pain:◦ tendons◦ muscles◦ soft tissue
Occupational Overuse Syndrome ( OOS ) or ( RSI )
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Usually caused and / or aggravated by work Repetitive movement over extended periods Static muscular load
Occupational Overuse Syndrome ( OOS ) or ( RSI )
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Contributing Factors:◦ Poor work station design◦ Badly designed equipment◦ Poorly designed tools◦ Poorly maintained tools◦ Lack of training◦ Lack of Administrative control measures
Occupational Overuse Syndrome ( OOS ) or ( RSI )
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Risk Identification Risk Assessment Risk Control Review and Evaluate
3 Stage Approach
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Analysis of workplace injury records Consultation with employees Direct Observation
◦ use a checklist as per Code - p 10 -12◦ conduct site inspections◦ inspect new equipment◦ analyze new systems
Risk Identification
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Risk Rating - How bad is the risk Consequences - catastrophic to negligible Probability - frequent to improbable Severity - extremely serious to low Priority - urgent to none Risk Assessment Sheet - p 13 - 20
Risk Assessment
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Risk Assessment
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What can be changed to make improvements
Risk Control
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Elimination Substitution Engineering Controls Administrative Controls Personal Protective Equipment Monitor and Evaluate
Hierarchy of Control
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Elimination completely removes the hazard or risk of exposure to the hazard
Eliminate the hazard or risk
Elimination
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Substitution involves replace a hazardous substance, machinery or work process with a less hazardous one
Substitute the hazard or risk
Substitution
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Engineering controls may involve isolation,guards, shields or modification to design
Engineer out the problem
Engineering Control
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Administration controls involve introducing work practices and procedures
job rotation, regular breaks , signs Introduce administrative control
Administrative Controls
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PPE is a last resort measure to risk control PPE may include glasses, gloves, hats ear
protection Provide personal protective equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
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Are the changes effective Have any new hazards be introduced Is there a need to make changes Continuos improvement
Monitor and Evaluate
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Plan - Assess - Think Maintain the “ S “ curve in the back Maintain Balance
◦ A solid stance that avoids discomfort Keep the Load Close to the Body
Safe Manual Handling Techniques
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Comfortable work position
Improve the Work Station
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Comfortable and more Relaxed
Change in Work Practice
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Less strain on the back
Redesigned Work Bench
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What changes can you make to improve manual handling
What changes will you make to improve manual handling
Continuous Improvement