Exxonmobil use only crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 2 of 26 single point of contact. Staff who lift or perform other materials handling tasks may be at risk for back or other injuries. As construction involves a great deal of manual lifting, it is important to know to steps and techniques involved in proper lifting to reduce your chances of an injury. Safety and health council in collaboration with code of. Lifting, handling, or carrying objects at work can result in musculoskeletal injuries msis, including sprains and strains and other injuries. Safe lifting techniques you have probably heard about safe lifting techniques before, but knowing and doing are very different things. Safe lifting practices employer resources northwest.
Low back pain is one of the most common reason that people miss work, second only to the common. Workplace athletics proper lifting techniques according to the bureau of labor statistics bls, more than one million workers experience back injuries each year. One fourth of all workers compensation indemnity claims are a result of back injuries. The national institute of occupational safety and health niosh conducts research on how much weight a worker can safely lift on a daily basis. Safe lifting practices basic hoisting and rigging guidelines up selection, use, and inspection of slings selection of the sling is only the first step in the rigging process.
Sharp edges can slice a sling in two without warning as the load is tensioned. Before lifting a load with a chain sling, inspect it for cuts or worn links. Html pdf hand and power tools osha 3080 2002 english. For other materials the weights are normally based on their weight per cubic foot, so you have to determine how many cubic feet of material the volume you are hoisting in order to estimate the weight. Hltwhs002 follow safe work practices for direct client care. Safe lifting practices general guidelines are that no one person shall lift more than 35 pounds on a repetitive basis without some type of lift assist. Being physically ready to do the job can further reduce the risk of injury. Proper lifting techniques for back safety grainger knowhow. Keep the arms and elbows close to the body while lifting. Safe lifting practices office of environmental health. Examine the object for sharp corners, slippery spots or other potential hazards. Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter for workers who lose time from work or from personal activities. Following are the basic steps of safe lifting and handling. You should minimize any turning or twisting of the body while lifting.
All factors being ideal, in an industrial setting i. Proper lifting techniques how to lift safely lake county florida. In 2001, the bureau of labor statistics reported that over 36 percent of injuries involving missed workdays were the result of shoulder and back injuries. Lifting dos and donts do know or test the object weight. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these. Team lifting technique staplers follow same principles as standard lifting one person should coordinate the lift making sure all team members follow safe lifting techniques and that all members are comfortable before lifting all members must lift at the same time 4hrs of work or try to vary your work. Inspect sling before each days use, and as often as necessary during the day to assure safety of sling. For example, suppose you have a bundle of spruce lumber to hoist and the bundle is 12 ft. These techniques are easy to learn and can be used in almost every lifting situation. Special lifting equipment such as hand trucks, carts, dollies, forklifts, hoists and wheelbarrows can help move loads when they are too heavy, awkward or a coworker is not available although mechanical aids are used, safe lifting procedures should still be followed by maintaining the natural curvature of the back, using the legs for any. Company name safe work practice manual lifting nlcsa. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you are aware of how the back functions and how. Use this toolbox talk to discuss your facilitys safe lifting procedures and to remind employees to practice good habits every time they need to manually lift an item.
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In a short time, proper lifting techniques can become lifelong healthy habits. For example, doing a few basic exercises before starting work can warm up the body and prepare it for strenuous work. Whether lifting is an everyday job or an occasional task, lifting improperly can cause serious injury regardless of the weight of the object or the physical condition of. Lifting, pushing and pulling manual handling safe work. Manual lifting 9know what you are handling 9test the load before lifting it. These general job procedures cover some basic industry hazards found in construction. Osha publications brochuresbooklets occupational safety. Always stop and think before bending to pick up an object, and over time, safe lifting techniques should become a habit. Proper methods of lifting and handling protect against injury. Identify the heaviest item that an employee must lift manually and use.
To make a level lift, the hoist hook must be located directly above this point. Best practices for the safe use of glutaraldehyde in health care osha 3258 2006 english. While the chain may look good on the outside, it might not be in good shape on the inside. You need to think about what you are going to do before bending to pick up an object. This safe work practice swp will provide yg employees with a set of guidelines or dos and donts that have been developed to mitigate hazards associated with this work task, as identified through your workplace hazard identification process. Exxon mobil corporation and its affiliates adopt manufacturing best practices as. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in. Safe lifting practices office of environmental health and. Use toolbox trainings to encourage safety environmental discussions during monthly meetings with employees.
Exxon mobil corporation and its affiliates adopt manufacturing best practices as part of an. Epidemiological, biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical criteria are discussed for establishing work practice guidelines. Safe manual material handling many jobs require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lowering and raising materials by hand. If you need help, please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority. Staff who lift or perform other materials handling. Americas mechanical leadership team previous revision.
If you need to turn your body, turn or pivot using your feet. Back injuries account for about one in every five jobrelated injuries in workplaces. When lifting a person versus a box or container that maximum safe weight drops to 35 pounds. More than 1,000,000 back injuries occur in the workplace each year. According to 2014 data from the bureau of labor statistics, overexertion in lifting or lowering caused an average of 12 days away from work 30 percent more than the overall average, and was the fifth. Additional knowledge or refresher information on some of the key safe rigging practices provided by this guide will help these workers. Effective ergonomic controls can reduce the risk and prevent injuries. If the tag is not readable or is missing, do not use it. It is important to make those techniques a part of your routine. It is also used in very hot environments because it is less likely to be damaged by heat than a wire rope sling.
Safe lifting practices this is the 3rd in a series of safety tips sheets developed by the crane, hoist and monorail alliance concerning safe application and operation of moving loads. Nsc says that regular reinforcement of proper lifting techniques is critical, as people tend to revert back to previous lifting habits. Specifically, it provides guidance on the following. Safe lifting practices information given here is intended for use by program representatives, master gardeners, and those they train. Learning and practicing the basics of proper lifting techniques can avoid most back injuries that occur during the lifting process. These job tasks are often referred to as manual materials handling. General safe work practices swp are developed and included in this manual. Safe lifting practices recommended safe lifting practices prior to lifting, determine the weight of the load by pushing on the object. It was distributed under the provisions of the library distribution act and government code section 11096. Assess the size of the load to ensure its not too heavy or bulky. Prevent damage to equipment, materials and property. Clear the area of obstructions, litter, and tripping hazards.
Swa is not a regulator and cannot advise you about lifting, pulling, pushing and manual tasks in the workplace. Adopting these practices will help avoid workplace injuries and will increase the ability of a worker to safely and properly perform a job. Okanagan restoration services has developed specific restoration based safe job procedurespractices. Identify the heaviest item that an employee must lift manually and use it to demonstrate proper lifting techniques. Campus services employees should maintain the employee signin sheet in their departments safetyenvironmental compliance binder as a record of. Over time, safe lifting technique should become a habit. If the hook is too far to either side of the center of gravity, dangerous tilting will result, causing unequal stress in the sling legs. If it is too heavy or bulky, get help 9keep your back straight. Child care facilities many times, we dont think twice about lifting a child in our care. Back, shoulder, and joint injuries are common when lifting improperly or attempting to lift objects heavier than someone can manage. Crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 2 of 26 single point of contact.
Your back iq test part 1 safety toolbox talk webmaster. Safe work practices must be enforced and any unapproved deviation must be corrected immediately, the council states. According to the bureau of labor statistics bls, more than one million workers experience back injuries each year. Recommendations regarding the safe load weight, size, location and frequency of handling are presented along with mitigating factors such as worker training and physical fitness. Approximately 800,000 of these injuries are to the lower back and 750,000 happen while lifting objects. Guide to safe use of overhead travelling cranes, gantry. A back injury can have a permanent effect on a workers life. To change direction, shift your foot position and turn your whole body.
Today we will discuss proper lifting techniques and tips so we can reduce the risk of these preventable injuries. Worker training and selection criteria are listed, and engineering guidelines are provided for the design of workplaces where manual materials handling is performed. Lifting and back safety corporate health and safety. Twisting while lifting an object is okay, as long as you turn with your torso and not your hips. Working practices for merchant seafarers 2015 edition important note. If you determine the weight to be large, reduce the load by splitting it in half or more. Load size, weight, and center of gravity the center of gravity of an object is that point at which the entire weight may be considered to be concentrated. Lifting activities are in the top 5 causes for injuries at wmu. True or false, fill in the blank, multiple choice, and multiple answers.
The labour department also published the code of practice for safe use of mobile crane and tower crane in 1998, and provides the trade with guidance. It will be indicated above the question if it is multiple answers. Follow safe work practices for direct client care 44. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you are aware of how the back functions and how to lift safely to protect your back. Okanagan restoration services has developed specific restoration based safe job procedures practices. These safe work practices include, but are not limited to, the following.
Crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 1 of 26. Safe lifting techniques should be incorporated for all workplaces because back and lifting injuries are a leading cause of missed work days. However, this weight limit should be further reduced depending on. Html pdf hazard communication guidance for combustible dusts osha 3371. The risk of injury increases when bending, twisting, heavy loads, and awkward postures are involved. Safe lifting techniques emory environmental health and. Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers.
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