Manual Handling

What is manual handling?

• A fist fight with your best mate over a girl

• Physical lifting of objects in a safe manner

What is the correct phrase?

• Lift with your back, not your legs

• Lift with your legs, not your back

• Lift any way that is the quickest

• Twist and bend while lifting the heaviest objects

What are the heirarchy of controls designed for?

• To show you that your boss is in control

• If there is a potential for injury, these are the steps to eliminate or control hazards

• Another pretty workplace document

• The curfew you have on Christmas Party night

If you are told to lift a heavy object and you know you won't be able to, what should you do?

• Do it anyway

• Yell at your boss and leave work

• Look for another person, mechanical aid or advise that you can't safely do it

• Kick it

What are some examples of injuries from Manual Handling?

• Back strain, pain to arms/ legs, repetitive strain injuries

• Nothing, you won't get hurt from lifting heavy objects

How do you maintain good posture?

• Sit up straight, keep neck and back straight, feet flat on the floor

• Slouch in your chair with no back or leg support

• Curl up with your feet under your body

• Bend over in your chair so your back hurts

If you hurt yourself undertaking manual handling tasks in the workplace, what should you do?

• Call Ghostbusters

• Throw a tantrum

• Stop what you are doing, report the injury immediately, fill in required documents

• Go to the pub

Who is responsible for identifying the weight limit that you can safely lift?

• Your boss

• Your husband or wife

• You - you know your strength and your body limits

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