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Monday 19 April 2010
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AAT
Kevin Jones of she ltd has just talked to the Association of Accounting Technicians on Health and Safety in the workplace. It was a good talk (hopefully) :0)
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Sunday 11 April 2010
safety news April
Reasons for Back Pain
Injuries that arise from manual handling in the workplace are known as "musculoskeletal disorders" or MSDs. Back Pain and manual handling related injuries do not always happen due to a one off strain. It can be the result of:
* awkward or abnormal posture, stressful movements and forces
* environmental factors such as heat, cold and vibration
* declining physical fitness and age
* problems with the back structure
The spine is not straight; its curved shape is designed to support the back structure. The key to proper lifting is to keep the 3 curves of your back in their natural position. When the back is moved out of shape then additional pressure and stress is placed on its component parts.
Assessment and Risk Control
Before doing any lifting you need to do an assessment, and think: am I capable of doing this task? This is where the T.I.L.E principles are there to help. TILE stands for: Task, Individual, Load, and Environment, The following need to be considered:
* Task: does it involve twisting, stooping, reaching upwards? All of which put stress on your back.
* Individual: does it require unusual capabilities? Is it hazardous to those with a health problem?
* Load: is what you're lifting heavy, bulky, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, unstable or unpredictable?
* Environment: are there constraints in posture, variations in levels, obstructions?
Ask yourself: do I have to lift this? Can I get help to lift it?
Correct Lifting
When lifting is required, seven standard steps can be applied:
1. Assess the muscular effort required.
2. Stand close to the load with feet apart so that you have a balance stable base for lifting.
3. Don't bend your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back as straight as possible.
4. Get a firm grip and move the load close to your body.
5. Do not jerk the load - lift it smoothly.
6. Always keep your arms and the load close to your body and when turning,
7. Use your feet rather than twisting.
Back Exercises
The key to looking after your back is good health. Try to get plenty of exercise when you are not at work. Before attempting to lift a load you should try to warm up and gently stretch your muscles.
THINK BEFORE YOU LIFT
Ref: the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002)
Injuries that arise from manual handling in the workplace are known as "musculoskeletal disorders" or MSDs. Back Pain and manual handling related injuries do not always happen due to a one off strain. It can be the result of:
* awkward or abnormal posture, stressful movements and forces
* environmental factors such as heat, cold and vibration
* declining physical fitness and age
* problems with the back structure
The spine is not straight; its curved shape is designed to support the back structure. The key to proper lifting is to keep the 3 curves of your back in their natural position. When the back is moved out of shape then additional pressure and stress is placed on its component parts.
Assessment and Risk Control
Before doing any lifting you need to do an assessment, and think: am I capable of doing this task? This is where the T.I.L.E principles are there to help. TILE stands for: Task, Individual, Load, and Environment, The following need to be considered:
* Task: does it involve twisting, stooping, reaching upwards? All of which put stress on your back.
* Individual: does it require unusual capabilities? Is it hazardous to those with a health problem?
* Load: is what you're lifting heavy, bulky, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, unstable or unpredictable?
* Environment: are there constraints in posture, variations in levels, obstructions?
Ask yourself: do I have to lift this? Can I get help to lift it?
Correct Lifting
When lifting is required, seven standard steps can be applied:
1. Assess the muscular effort required.
2. Stand close to the load with feet apart so that you have a balance stable base for lifting.
3. Don't bend your back. Bend at the knees and keep your back as straight as possible.
4. Get a firm grip and move the load close to your body.
5. Do not jerk the load - lift it smoothly.
6. Always keep your arms and the load close to your body and when turning,
7. Use your feet rather than twisting.
Back Exercises
The key to looking after your back is good health. Try to get plenty of exercise when you are not at work. Before attempting to lift a load you should try to warm up and gently stretch your muscles.
THINK BEFORE YOU LIFT
Ref: the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002)
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