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Unit 3 - Musculoskeletal Hazards And Controls Flashcards

1
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Identify 4 wrulds?

A

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Bursitis

Tennis elbow

Tenosynovitis

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What factors can lead to a wruld?

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Repetivite movements 
Awkward movements 
Force and grip 
Frequency and duriation of tasks 
Low temperatures 
Vibration 
Pre existing medical conditions
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3
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Name 3 controls for wrulds?

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Risk assessment

Adjustable equipment

Training and supervision

Regular breaks

Automation

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4
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Name 5 conditions that may arise from a poorly designed work station?

A

Wrulds

Musculoskeletal disorders

Postural problems

Cramp
Fatigue 
Stress
Eye problems 
Headaches
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5
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In relation to dse who is classed as a user?

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Workers who use dse for at least 1 hour continuously on a more or less daily basis

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6
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What would be assessed under dse ?

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Screen - text size, top of screen at eye level, adjustable contrast and brightness

Keyboard - separate from screen, able to be tilted, characters readable

Mouse - support for wrist or forearm, close to user (to avoid over reaching), adjust speed and accuracy.

Furniture - size of work surface, stable chair, feet flat on floor

Environment- suitable lighting, comfortable temperature, adequate ventilation

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7
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When should dse assessments be reviewed

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Major changes made to equipment, work environment

New user at work station

Workstations relocated

Task changes considerably

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8
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Give 3 things that can help prevent negative health affects arising from dse

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Vary the task

Look away from the screen occasionally

Take breaks to prevent fatigue

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9
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what shoukd be covered in dse training?

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Risks 
Good posture 
How to adjust furniture 
Organise the workplace to avoid awkward or repetitive movements 
Reducing screen glare 
Adjusting the screen 
Who to ask for dse help
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10
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Define manual handling?

A

The transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Any lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling

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What are the necessary requirements of a manual handling risk assessment?

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Task

Individual

Load

Environment

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12
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How do we minimise risk in relation to manual handling?

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Mechanical assistance

Reduce weight of load - split it

Reduce carrying distance 
Handles and shoulder straps 
Store goods at waist height 
Improve environment - non slip surface, lighting, heating 
Display the weight of loads 
Traning and supervision
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13
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What is the rule of 2 person lifting

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2 people can not lift twice as much as one person

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14
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What should manual handling training cover?

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Tile 
Common injuries 
Safe lifting techniques 
Appropriate systems of work 
Use of mechanical aids 
Practical demonstrations and assessments
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15
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What is the safe lifting technique?

A 
Plan the route 
Correct position of feet
Assess the load
Grip 
Natural back
Bend knees
Head up 
Lift smoothly 
Replace safely
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16
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Define lifting and moving equipment

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Any equipment used for lifting or lowering loads, including any attachments and accessories.

17
Q

What regulation covers lifting equipment

A

Loler

The lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations

18
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What should you consider during a risk assessment for lifting equipment?

Cranes 7 marks

A 
Frequency 
Location
Nature and characteristics of the load.
Edge protection 
Safe access and egress 
Operators should be protected from noise, weather, dust etc
19
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5 things that may affect the stability of the lifting equipment?

A 
Suitability of ground 
Nearby voids or excavations 
Hills or slopes 
Size and nature of the load 
Wind conditions
20
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4 ways you would improve the stability and strength of the lifting equipment?

A

Suitable base
Anchorage
Counterbalance
Ballast or outriggers/ stabilizers

21
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What are the two parts of a lifting plan?

A

Ensure the lifting equipment is suitable for the task

Planning of individual lifting operations so they can be conducted safely with the lifting equipment provided

22
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What 5 factors should be considered when choosing lifting equipment?

A 
The load 
Where from and to
Frequency of the lift 
Environment 
Personnel and their skate
23
Q

Give 6 proximity hazards for lifting equipment

A 
Overhead powerlines 
Structures 
Excavations 
Other lifting operations 
Low bridges 
Underground services such as drains
24
Q

When should all lifting equipment be inspected?

A

Before first use
Every 6 months for lifting people
Every 12 months if not lifting people
After exceptional circumstances such as high winds
A competent person may decide to inspect equipment at more regular intervals

25
Q

Give 2 examples of manually operated load handling equipment

A

Pallet truck

Sack truck

26
Q

What are 4 hazards of manually operated load handling equipment?

A

Manual handling issues
Trapping of foot or body
Unstable loads
Contact with pedestrians, plant or vehicles

27
Q

What control measures can reduce the risks of manually operated load handling equipment?

6 marks

A 
Trained and competent operatives 
Pre use checks 
Mark with swl 
Regular maintenance and instruction 
Manual handling training 
Ensure the ground surface is in good condition
28
Q

Give two examples of powered load handling equipment?

A

Counterbalance lift truck

Reach truck

Side loading lift truck

Pedestrian controlled lift truck

29
Q

Give 8 Hazards of powered load handling equipment?

A 
Overturning 
Collisions 
Falling objects. Hazardous substances 
Power source 
Hot exhausts 
Ignition of flammable atmosphere 
Mechanical hazards - moving parts
30
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Give 8 controls of powered load handling equipment?

A 
Driver training 
Inspections 
Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians 
One way systems 
Signage 
High visibility jackets 
Adequate lighting 
Rops 
Fops 
Seat belt 
Audibe / visual warning devices 
Parked in a secure place 
Keys removed when not in use
31
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Give 6 Hazards associated with lifts and hoists?

A 
Crushing 
Entanglement. 
Hazardous substances 
Falls from height 
Collapse of equipment. 
Falling objects
32
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Give 6 controls of lifts and hoists?

A 
Risk assessment 
Inspection 
Comply with swl 
Training and supervision. 
Use of interlocks to prevent doors opening unless it is safe to do so 
Isolatio for maintenance purposes
33
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5 hazards associated with conveyor belts

A 
Pinch points 
Entanglement 
Contact with moving parts 
Materials falling from conveyor 
Manual handling/ ergonomic issues
34
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6 control measures for conveyors

A 
Risk assessment 
Emergency stops 
Guard dangerous parts 
Nobody to ride conveyor. 
Training 
Supervision
35
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5 hazards associated with cranes?

A 
Collision with pedestrians 
Overturn 
Falling objects 
Collapse 
Contact with overhead power lines
36
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8 controls of cranes

A 
Lift plan 
Inspection 
Swl complied with 
Level ground 
Outriggers 
Cordon off lifting area 
Training 
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