Manual Material Handing
Manual materials
handling includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding,
dragging and supporting objects. The injuries caused by such work are referred
to as musculoskeletal injuries or MSI’s. The key important factors of manual
handling are mentioned below to reduce the risks associated with the manual
handling.
Why is it important?
· The Muscular-skeletal system of the body is designed for movement.
· In order to lift and handle an object safely it is essential to have a
knowledge of the spinal system and its flexibility.
Symptoms of improper manual
handling
- Back or neck pain
- Pain in wrists or shoulder or arms
- Stabbing pains in arms or legs
- Painful joints
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Weakness or clumsiness
- Burning sensations
- Stiffness
- Swelling
Do’s and Don’ts
A load may be hazardous because of: weight, size,
shape (making it awkward to handle), slippery or damaged surfaces, absent or inappropriate
handles and imbalance. So, utmost care should be taken and exercise the
recommended practice of manual material handling and use appropriate PPE’s to
avoid the injuries.
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