Manual Handling Flashcards
1
Q
Manual handling definition
A
Any transporting or supporting of a load by one or more employees and which may include:
- lifting
-putting down
- pushing
- pulling
- carrying or moving a load
2
Q
Regulations of manual handling?
A
- avoid manual handling if possible
- ID hazards and assess the risks
• 8th schedule - ergonomic assessment
- provide information
3
Q
In terms of manual handling, what does TILE stand for?
A
- information required to carry out an ergonomic assessment
• the task
• individual capability
• the loads
• the working environment
4
Q
What are the principles of lifting?
A
TILE
- assess the area
- Broad stable base (feet flat on floor)
- bend the knees
- back straight
- firm grip with palm of hand (palmar grip)
- arms in line with trunk
- weight close to centre of gravity
- turn feet in direction of movement
5
Q
Command for team lifting?
A
Is everyone ready?
Prepare to lift
And
Lift