Manual Handling of Loads: A short video clip on manual and handling of loads manoeuvre techniques.
The Law:
Health and Safety At Work Act of 1974
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
LOLER (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations)
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
Anatomy of the Spine:
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx
Spinal Cord, Nerves, Muscles
Disc: Acts as cushion, spacer, shock absorber
Principles of Moving and Handling:
Avoid lifting or carrying heavy load if possible.
If you can't avoid, do your personal risk assessment.
Reduce risk by asking assistance.
Do not twist, stoop or bend.
Always use your thigh muscles rather than back muscles.
Use correct clothing and footwear.
Love your load or carry your load close to you.
Moving and Handling accidents can happen anywhere and to anyone.
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