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HLTWHS005 - Assignment
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Answer all the questions.
Questions
Manual handling is an activity which requires the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, pull, push, move, carry, restrain or hold any object, person or even animal. Think of the manual handling that you do in your workplace on a daily basis, list 4 of them.
The four manual handling techniques that I do in workplace are:
1) Push
2) Pull
3) Carry
4) Lift
For each manual handling activity that you perform in your workplace list ways that you can reduce injury when performing these manual-handling activities.
1) Push: while pushing load I will make sure that you got the clear view of your way. Don’t use your back muscle to push the load.
2) Pull: While pulling the load or trolley use your arm muscle. Don’t bend your back to pull the loads.
3) Carry: don’t carry too heavy loads. Keep your loads near to your waist height and
with straight position.
4) Lift: while lifting your loads bend your knees, Put the pressure on the legs not in your back.
Write 3 or more points of sample solutions to eliminate or control manual handling risks under the following heading: Working with mechanical equipment.
Share your loads if its heavy
Use correct manual handling techniques.
If you are not sure about manual handling, ask your superior for the training and instructions.
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Draw 2 x safety signs and explain what they mean.
“
Slippery Surface” Sign. A warning sign indicating a slippery surface with a pictogram of a person slipping.
Danger Keep Out” Sign. The sign features a bold ‘DANGER’ headline in red over a white oval, followed by the words ‘KEEP OUT’ in black letters on a white background.
List two precautions you need to take when performing the following tasks to prevent injury to yourself.
Lifting a box from the floor.
Bend your knees and put pressure on your legs, don’t bend your back.
Reaching to get sterile stock from a shelf above your shoulders.
Use step ladder to get stock from the shelves.
Reaching to get sterile stock from a shelf above your shoulders.
Look at these pictures below. Which is the correct way of pushing the load?
Please indicate by placing a tick next to the correct picture 2
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Look at the pictures below. Which is the correct way of lifting the load?
You may need to refer to your learning resource under (Risk Assessment): What does a SOP (Safe operating procedure) tell us? The SOP tell us about:
Specific information regarding the potential hazards and associated risks of the task Precautions required to eliminate or adequately reduce the risk prior to commencing the task.
Personal protective equipment to be worn while undertaking the task. The environment where the task should be undertaken.
Clear and simple instructions for undertaking the task described in a safe manner correct environmental, clean up and waste disposal measures.
What causes manual handling injuries to occur? (Short paragraph for response)
The main sources of manual handling injuries are; work area design and layout, the nature, size, weight or number of things handled in performing the manual task, the systems of work in place (how things are done)
the environment in which the manual task is performed.
You have just noticed the sterilizer trolley does not seem to be running smoothly. On investigating, you noticed that a wheel nut is missing, and the wheel seems unstable. List at least 3 things you should do:
The 3 things I will do Report it to my supervisor or manger, Tag the trolley that it has been, Put it away for repair.
Read each question carefully, and then identify (true) or F (false).
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Manual handling is any activity that requires you to push, pull, or lift T
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Many injuries are related to manual handling T
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Sometimes accidents happen because of lack of supervision or insufficient training T
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One example of a chemical hazard is Stress T
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Many tasks performed in the health care setting involve manual handling
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Taking the time to think about the potential risk before attempting a manual handling task can avoid unnecessary injuries T
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Mistakes made due to human error are a risk at all work situations, these errors may cause minor or major injuries T
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Faulty equipment in your workplace is not your problem F
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Risk assessment - determining how serious the problem is T
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Good manual handling techniques should be used in all aspects of your working experience at all times
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Equipment if used correctly to assist with manual tasks can help reduce injuries T
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It is important to keep your back straight while lifting and carrying T List at least three different manual handling tasks you have performed relevant to your work role Task 1
Putting away stock in the shelves using step ladder
Task 2
Pushing the trolley in order to carry the loads. Task 3 Typing at a desk
Task: Example Risk Control There are three manual handing tasks listed below place a sample solution to contribute to improvement of each task
Handling heavy instrument trays
Use automated loading systems and share loads
Repetitive tasks
Use correct manual handling positions and procedure
Putting away stores supplies
Put heavy instruments in bottom of shelves and use step ladder
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Identify 3 possible causes of stress that may arise in the workplace
Long hours
Work overload Harassment and discrimination
What are some risk factors to consider when handling loads?
Dimensions – awkward or bulky to hold or move stability – moving or fluid loads rigidity – collapsing or floppy loads surface texture – slippery, greasy, dirty loads, temperature – may require personal protective equipment.
16. You are required to conduct a safety audit in your workplace, as you are conducting the audit in the decontaminating area you come across a hazard: Mechanical cleaner is leaking water onto the floor.
The hazard has now been identified, what must you do next? (You may need to refer back to
your learning resource under risk assessment)
Below please write the procedure you must follow to
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Assess the risk 2.
What action you must take to prevent an injury occurring 3.
Report the risk 4.
Control or eliminate the risk
Who is responsible for WHS in your workplace? List any designated personnel
Practice Manager + Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
What does return to work program mean?
All employers must have a return to work program. A return to work program documents the employer’s policies and procedures for managing workers who suffer a work-related injury or illness
Do you know where your emergency manual is in your workplace?
You are required to locate your emergency manual.
Pick one emergency procedure (e.g. fire, bomb threat, personal threat)
Write down/photocopy the information of what to do in case of that emergency
Name one safe work practice used in your workplace.
Checklist
I have:
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answered all questions in the space provided
saved my answers in this document
If you are unable to complete this task for a specific reason, please contact your teacher to discuss alternative arrangements for demonstration your skills and knowledge.
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