What are the hazards associated with manual handling?
Hazardous manual handling injuries
- sprains and strains.
- back injuries.
- soft-tissue injuries to wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or legs.
- hernias.
- chronic pain.
What injuries can be caused by poor manual handling?
Some accidents and injuries due to manual handling will present an immediate consequence, such as: Sprains or strains. Cuts, scrapes and bruises. Broken bones….These can include:
- Pain.
- Inflammation.
- Joint problems.
- Back problems.
- Musculoskeletal disorders.
- Arm and leg injuries.
- OOS (occupational overuse syndrome).
What are 3 high risk manual handling activities?
Involves awkward postures or movements Working with a bent and/or twisted trunk, raised arms, bent wrists, a bent neck and turned head increases the risk of back injury and should be avoided, as should twisting, turning and bending movements of the trunk, overreaching, sudden movements and repetitive handling.
What does Lite stand for?
Load, Individual, Task, and Environment
LITE is an acronym that helps you to carry out a Manual Handling Risk Assessment. It is designed to make you consider each essential area of the job you’re doing in order to improve health & safety in the workplace. The acronym stands for Load, Individual, Task, and Environment: L – Load.
How many accidents are caused by manual handling?
One in three accidents at work are caused by manual handling. Many manual handling incidents cause damage to the back.
Which of the following could be caused by incorrect manual handling?
A major cause of staff absence from the workplace is as a result of incorrect or poor manual handling techniques which lead to ailments such as repetitive strain injury (RSI), muscle pulls and strains, trapped nerves, hernias, work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) and one of the most common of all injuries…
Which age group suffer most manual handling injuries?
Manual handing is reported to have caused 740 of these injuries which equates to around 44%. Work related musculoskeletal disorders are more common injuries for those between the ages of 45-54 and those over 55.
What does the L in Lite stand for?
What is manual handling Lite?
LITE is an acronym that helps you to carry out a Manual Handling Risk Assessment. The acronym stands for Load, Individual, Task, and Environment: L – Load.