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Element 2
Learning outcomes
2.1 Describe the hazards and risk factors which should be considered when assessing risks from manual handling activities 2.2 Suggest ways of minimising manual handling risk 2.2 Identify the hazards and explain the precautions and procedures to ensure safety in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to fork-lift trucks, manually operated load moving equipment (sack trucks, pallet trucks), lifts, hoists, conveyors and cranes
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2.1 2.2 2.3 Manual handling hazards and risks Minimising manual handling risks Safety in the use of lifting and moving equipment
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Individual Capability
Task
Does it involve: Holding load at distance from central body area? Unsatisfactory bodily movement or posture? Twisting the central body area. Stooping. Excessive movement of load? Excessive lifting or lowering distances. Excessive pushing or pulling distances. Risk of sudden movement of load. Frequent or prolonged physical effort. Insufficient rest or recovery periods.
Are there: Space constraints preventing good posture? Uneven, slippery or unstable floors? Variations in level of floors or work surfaces? Extremes of temperature, humidity or air movement? Poor lighting conditions?
Source: HSE Guidance L23
Working Environment
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2.1 2.2 2.3 Manual handling hazards and risks Minimising manual handling risks Safety in the use of lifting and moving equipment
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Task
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Training programme Recognise the hazard Assess unfamiliar loads Correct use of handling aids Choice of PPE Environmental factors Housekeeping Individual capability Correct handling techniques
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Contents of element
2.1 2.2 2.3 Manual handling hazards and risks Minimising manual handling risks Safety in the use of lifting and moving equipment
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Conveyors
Hazards Drawing in Contact Entanglement Striking Manual handling Noise
clothing or limbs moving parts (abrasion) rolling, rotating parts falling overhead items loading or unloading mechanical movement
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Types of conveyor The three basic types of conveyor are: Belt Roller Screw
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Types of conveyor - belt
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Types of conveyor - free running rollers
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Types of conveyor - belt driven rollers
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Screw
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Conveyors
Safe use and maintenance Fixed guards on drums Enclosure of conveyed items by side guards Trip wires, if necessary and sides un-guarded Emergency stop buttons Safe access at intervals Avoid loose clothing Restrict access Wearing bump caps Regular maintenance by competent person
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Cranes
Crane hazards Overturning Overloading Collision weak support, operating outside the capabilities exceeding the operating capacity or operating radii with other cranes, overhead cables or structures structural components of the crane from failure of lifting tackle
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Cranes
Crane hazards Factors which will affect all cranes: Ground condition Erecting dismantling Load Position of the crane Adverse weather conditions
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Cranes
Safe use and maintenance General requirements for cranes Accessories Operator training and practices
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Cranes
Rules for safe operation of a crane Always!! Ensure operators and slingers are trained and competent Select the right appliance and tackle for the job Ensure the appliance is stable when lifting (outriggers) Use the correct slinging methods Protect sling from sharp edges Ensure the sling is attached to the hook Ensure the load is moving at the right height and speed Use standard signals
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Cranes
Rules for safe operation of a crane Never!! Drag a load or allow sudden shock loading Use equipment if damaged Exceed the safe working load Lift with sling angles greater than 120 Lift a load over workers
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To prevent a person using it being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier To prevent so far as is reasonably practicable a person using it Has suitable devices to prevent the risk of a carrier falling Is such that a person trapped in any carrier is not thereby exposed to danger and can be freed
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Contents of element
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