Manual Handling Hazards Awkward postures e.g. lifting above shoulder height, twisting the trunk when lifting; squatting, leaning or bending for a sustained time. Exertion of force to lift, pull, push, awkward or large shaped items, lifting without assistance e.g. setting up tables and chairs in the hall. Frequent use of a muscle group e.g. lifting for extended periods, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming for long periods of time. How to Fix the Contributing Factors to Manual Handling Injury Safe Lifting Technique Use the following safe lifting steps when lifting and carrying: Step 1 Check the load, is it within your capacity to lift Step 2 Position your feet, keep your back straight, secure your grip Step 3 Keep the load close as you stand using your leg muscles to lift, not your back Step 4 Place your feet in the direction you with to travel, check your travel path is clear Step 5 Lower the load using the same process Substance Hazards Do not bring toxic or hazardous substances or cleaning products into the Parish. Replace toxic products with non-toxic and environmentally safe choices. Use of some cleaning substances can cause allergies, skin and eye irritation, burns; or respiratory illness e.g. bleach; drain clearing products. Most products will have information on safe use, personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, eye protection) and aid treatment on the container or packaging. Read the container before using any substance. Do not decant substances into other containers.
Manual Handling Hazards Awkward postures e.g. lifting above shoulder height, twisting the trunk when lifting; squatting, leaning or bending for a sustained time. Exertion of force to lift, pull, push, awkward or large shaped items, lifting without assistance e.g. setting up tables and chairs in the hall. Frequent use of a muscle group e.g. lifting for extended periods, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming for long periods of time. How to Fix the Contributing Factors to Manual Handling Injury Safe Lifting Technique Use the following safe lifting steps when lifting and carrying: Step 1 Check the load, is it within your capacity to lift Step 2 Position your feet, keep your back straight, secure your grip Step 3 Keep the load close as you stand using your leg muscles to lift, not your back Step 4 Place your feet in the direction you with to travel, check your travel path is clear Step 5 Lower the load using the same process Substance Hazards Do not bring toxic or hazardous substances or cleaning products into the Parish. Replace toxic products with non-toxic and environmentally safe choices. Use of some cleaning substances can cause allergies, skin and eye irritation, burns; or respiratory illness e.g. bleach; drain clearing products. Most products will have information on safe use, personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, eye protection) and aid treatment on the container or packaging. Read the container before using any substance. Do not decant substances into other containers.