Refers to the movements or postures adopted at any given time in order to perform a manual task. Hazard Means anything that may result in injury or harm to the health of a person. Those manual tasks that have the potential to cause injury or disease are referred to in this code of practice as hazardous manual tasks. Hazardous manual tasks Include: Manual tasks having any of the following characteristics: Forces exerted by the worker (eg lifting, lowering or carrying) or on the worker by an item, person or animal (eg restraining a dog); Awkward postures (eg bending forwards, twisting or reaching); Sustained postures (eg prolonged sitting or standing); Repetitive movements (eg repeating an action frequently, without breaks); Vibration whole-body (eg sitting in certain vehicles) and hand-arm (eg using certain – powered tools); Manual tasks involving the handling of a person or an animal; or Manual tasks involving the handling of unstable or unbalanced loads or loads difficult to grasp or hold. Musculoskeletal disorder Means an injury or disease of the musculoskeletal system. Risk In relation to any injury or harm, means the probability of that injury or harm occurring. It is the policy of this practice that all staff members are trained in correct manual handling procedures. The following methods are employed by this practice to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with manual handling: Using mechanical handling equipment where possible. Varying the task or having rest periods where repetitive tasks are carried out for long periods. Using adjustable working heights for benches or platforms so the majority of tasks carried out by standing workers are at waist height and within easy reach. Changing workplace layouts so twisting movements are kept to a minimum. Ensuring workers new to the work or returning from an extended absence are not required to perform prolonged repetitive movements. Ensuring adequate training and supervision are available to workers. The following procedures are to be used by all staff members: Assess the item to be handled. Weight is not the only factor. Size and shape will also affect the degree of difficulty of the lift.
Refers to the movements or postures adopted at any given time in order to perform a manual task. Hazard Means anything that may result in injury or harm to the health of a person. Those manual tasks that have the potential to cause injury or disease are referred to in this code of practice as hazardous manual tasks. Hazardous manual tasks Include: Manual tasks having any of the following characteristics: Forces exerted by the worker (eg lifting, lowering or carrying) or on the worker by an item, person or animal (eg restraining a dog); Awkward postures (eg bending forwards, twisting or reaching); Sustained postures (eg prolonged sitting or standing); Repetitive movements (eg repeating an action frequently, without breaks); Vibration – whole-body (eg sitting in certain vehicles) and hand-arm (eg using certain powered tools); Manual tasks involving the handling of a person or an animal; or Manual tasks involving the handling of unstable or unbalanced loads or loads difficult to grasp or hold. Musculoskeletal disorder Means an injury or disease of the musculoskeletal system. Risk In relation to any injury or harm, means the probability of that injury or harm occurring. It is the policy of this practice that all staff members are trained in correct manual handling procedures. The following methods are employed by this practice to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with manual handling: Using mechanical handling equipment where possible. Varying the task or having rest periods where repetitive tasks are carried out for long periods. Using adjustable working heights for benches or platforms so the majority of tasks carried out by standing workers are at waist height and within easy reach. Changing workplace layouts so twisting movements are kept to a minimum. Ensuring workers new to the work or returning from an extended absence are not required to perform prolonged repetitive movements. Ensuring adequate training and supervision are available to workers. The following procedures are to be used by all staff members: Assess the item to be handled. Weight is not the only factor. Size and shape will also affect the degree of difficulty of the lift.
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