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3. Outline the key checks that should be made in preparation for the use of a crane for a lifting operation in order to demonstrate a safe system of work. |
3. The steps to be taken are: Planning the lift. Correct selection of crane. Correct selection of lifting tackle. Ensure the competence of the crane driver and slinger. Ensure there is a valid and current test certificate. |
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4. A worker in a factory store room is engaged in the manual handling of metal components in boxes onto and off of shelf units. (a) Identify FOUR types of injury to which the worker may be at risk while engaged in the manual handling of these boxed components. (4 marks) (b) Outline the factors, which specifically relate to the task, which might foreseeably affect the risk of injur |
Types of injury likely to be suffered: Back injuries and other muscular-skeletal disorders. Muscular problems – strains and sprains. Hernias. Cuts, abrasions and bruising to hands and toes. Bone injuries to hands and feet. Work-related upper limb disorder (WRULDs). (b) Factors relating to THIS task are: Distance of the load from the body. Movements that include twisting, stooping or reaching upwards. Excessive lifting or lowering. Sudden or jerking movements. Excessive periods of physical effort. Length of rest periods doing other types of work. An imposed rate of doing work.
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a) Explain the meaning of the word ‘ergonomics’ as used in occupational health and safety practice. (b)Poorly designed workstations can cause a range of ill-health effects. Outline these ill-health effects. |
Ergonomics” means fitting the job to the person. (b) Workstations that are poorly designed without considering ergonomics can cause the following ill-health effects: Physical stress due to poor posture. Visual problems due to excessive brightness. Mental stress due to excessive demands. WRULDs – tendonitis, tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome. |
