Igc 2 Element 3

Front 1

Musculoskeletal disorders
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Back 1

1. Back injuries and back pain - (back muscle strain, ligament strain and disk injury due to poor posture and repetitive movement)
2. Work related upper limb disorders (W.R.U.L.D.S) - Carpal tunnel syndrome (pins and needles in the hand), tennis elbow and tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendons in the forearm that makes finger movement difficult and painful
3. Other chronic soft-tissue injuries - Standing, kneeling or sitting for a long period of time.

Front 2

Ergonomics is concerned with the interaction between people and:

Back 2

Tools - Equipment or machinery they are using
Workplace environment - lighting, temp, and humidity
Organisational factors - Shift patterns, hours of work)

Front 3

Good ergonomics at a VDU (visual display unit) workstation
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Back 3

1. Adjustable height and to angle seat back
2. Good lumbar support
3. Foot support if feet don't reach the ground
4. Screen height and tilt are adjustable to allow comfortable head position
5. Space in front of keyboard to support wrists
6. Adjustable height of the seat and a 5 star base
7. Forearms horizontal when hands are on the keyboard
8. Space for postural change (no objects under the desk)

Front 4

Ergonomic risk factors (Acronym)

Back 4

T.E.E

1. Task:
-Repetition
-Force
-Posture
-Twisting

2. Environment
-Lighting
-Temperature
-Humidity
-Noise

3. Equipment
-Equipment design
-Equipment adjustability

Front 5

Manual handling risk factors (Acronym)

Back 5

T.I.L.E

1. Task
-Force
-Carry distance
-Repetition
-Carrying distance

2. Individual
-Strength
-Age
-Height
-Gender

3. Load
-Weight
-Size
-Shape
-Stability
-Contents

4. Environment
-Space
-Lighting
-Temperature
-Slippery surfaces

Front 6

Safe lifting technique
3

Back 6

1. Before lifting
-Check the weight
-Plan the route of the carry
-Establish a firm grip

2. The lift
-Bend the knees and use leg muscles to lift
-Keep the back upright
-Keep the load close to the body
-Avoid twisting, over reaching and jerking

3. Setting down
-Same principles as lifting
-Maintain good balance
-Set load down, adjust with body weight

Front 7

Load handling equipment
2

Back 7

Mechanical:
-Forklift truck
-Battery operated truck
-Drum/reel rotator

Non mechanical:
-Shelf trolly
-Pallet truck
-Keg truck
-Hydraulic lift truck

Front 8

Generic hazards associated with forklift trucks
3

Back 8

1. Overturn of the truck
2. Fall of the load
3. Striking of pedestrians

Front 9

Hazards associated with battery powered forklift trucks
3

Back 9

1. Charging emits hydrogen gas
2. The electricity can cause arcing, shocks, burns or fire
3. Very quiet. Pedestrians more likely to collide if not heard

Front 10

Hazards associated with diesel powered forklift trucks
3

Back 10

1. Diesel spills are slip hazard
2. Exhaust fumes are toxic
3. Large spillage of diesel can damage environment

Front 11

Hazards associated with LPG powered forklift trucks
3

Back 11

1. LPG is explosive
2. Exhaust fumes are toxic
3. LPG cylinders are heavy and present a manual handling risk

Front 12

Precautions for safe use of ALL forklift trucks
4

Back 12

1. Restricting use to trained operators only
2. Never travel with forklifts raised
3. Check speed limit in the workplace
4. Routine visual inspection of truck before use

Front 13

Precautions for safe use of battery powered forklift trucks
3

Back 13

1. Batteries must charged in well ventilated area
2. Battery handling should be mechanised
3. Electrical risk may require the use of insulated tools and gloves

Front 14

Precautions for safe use of Diesel forklift trucks
3

Back 14

1. Should only be used in well ventilated area
2. Spill kits should be available
3. Gloves should be worn when handling diesel

Front 15

Precautions for safe use of LPG forklift trucks
3

Back 15

1. Should only be used in well ventilated area
2. LPG cylinder handling should be mechanised
3. Spare cylinders must be stored in a secure, safe well ventilated area

Front 16

Main hazards associated with conveyers
2

Back 16

1. Falling objects (from overhead conveyer systems)
2. Entanglement where loose clothing may become entangled with moving parts

Front 17

The precautions for safe use of conveyer belts
2

Back 17

1. Warning alarms and sirens to alert people belt is about to start moving
2. Ensuring that emergency stop buttons or pull chords are fitted and available for use

Front 18

Main hazards of a mobile crane
5

Back 18

1. The crane collapsing or toppling over
2. The arm (jib) striking other objects during movement
3. The load (part of the load) falling
4. The load hitting objects or people whilst moving
5. Contact with live overhead cables

Front 19

Factors that might make a mobile crane unstable and topple over
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Back 19

1. Overloading the crane beyond lifting capacity
2. Siting the crane on uneven or unstable ground
3. Failure to use outriggers correctly
4. Using the crane in high winds
5. Extending the jib out too far for the weight being lifted
6. Structural failure of parts (lack of maintenance)

Front 20

Controls for mobile crane
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Back 20

1. Don’t overload
2. Siting crane on stable flat surface
3. Using outriggers
4. Inspected - certified
5. Competent operators, supervisors and slingers
6. The provision of banksmen
7. Check weather conditions
8. Lift low to the ground
9. Have exclusion zones (barriers, signs, guards, security)
10. Use high visibility P.P.E