moving and handling

Question 1

what are the 33 vertebrae

Answer 1

-7 cervical vertebra
-12 thoracic vertebra
-5 lumbar vertebra
-5 sacral vertebra
-4 coccygeal vertebra(fused)

Question 2

what components make up the back

Answer 2

-spinal cord(protected by vertebrae), discs, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves

Question 3

supportive

Answer 3

-connected to the head, thorax, upper limbs, pelvis, and lower limbs via a complex arrangement of muscles and ligaments

Question 4

protection

Answer 4

-spinal cord, thoracic and pelvic organs

Question 5

movement

Answer 5

-amount of movement between adjacent vertebrae is limited but composite/sum of the movements permit a wide range of movement in each direction

Question 6

how many regulations/legislations are there for moving and handling

Answer 6

-5 legislations, 1 health and safety act

Question 7

M.H.O.R (1992) hierarchy of controls

Answer 7

-avoid
-assess
-reduce
-review

Question 8

T.I.L.E.O dynamic risk assessment

Answer 8

-task
-individual
-load
-environment
-other factors (equipment, work rate)

Question 9

principles of safe posture and movement

Answer 9

-neutral spine
-use legs
-avoid twisting
-load close
-move smoothly