Information
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Task Based Hazardous Manual Handling Awareness Training
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Date
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Port
- SYD
- BNE
- MEL
- ADL
- PER
- DRW
- CNS
- TSV
- CBR
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Business Init
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Facilitated by
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Attendees: name + staff number
1. Hazard identification
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Task selected by attendees:
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Hazard description:
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1. Handling loads away from the body
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2. Reaching upwards or handling loads above shoulder
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3. Handling loads from the ground
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4. Awkward postures
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5. Sustained postures
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6. Repetitive movement
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7. Heavy / awkward load
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8. Difficult to grasp
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9. Carrying load over a distance
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10. Carrying load on one side
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11. Sudden jerky movements
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12. Confined or restricted space
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13. Adverse climatic conditions
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14. Long duration, task length, fatigue.
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Other:
2. Current Controls
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Elimination
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Substitution
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Engineering/Isolation
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Administration
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PPE
3. Proposed Controls
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Elimination
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Substitution
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Engineering / Isolation
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Administration
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Use larger muscles to lift and move
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Bend at hips and knees, not in the lower back.
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Keep weight/force close to the body and within base of support
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Minimise work above shoulder height
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Push rather than pull
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Smooth movement
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Ask for assistance
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Reset the body by taking short rests
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Take a moment to plan optimal posture
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Other
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PPE
4. Manual handling techniques appropriate for the task
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List postures:
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Other:
5. Demonstrate and practice technique
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Has each participant demonstrated improved technique?
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