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GC2 - Element 3
Question | Answer |
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Work Related Upper Limb Disorder | Muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and blood vessels of the following: fingers, hands, wrists, elbow, arm, shoulder and neck |
Symptoms of WRULDS | Pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, loss of movement, dexterity |
Risk Factors of WRULDs | Repetitive movements Lengthy duration Application of significant force Unnatural posture Use of vibrating tools Cold work environment Over use of one muscle group Cramped workspace Poor workstation layout |
Control Measures for WRULDs | Ergonomic input into design and purchasing, identification of high risk tasks, work flow process, reduce awkward postures, adjustable workstations and furnishings, worker rotation, reduce time exposure, alternate tooling and equipment, information |
Manual Handling | Lifting, lower, pulling, pushing and carrying of inanimate objects or live objects |
Manual Handling Injuries | Muscular strains / sprains Tendon strains Ligament sprain Fractures Cuts / scratches Cumulative back injury Trapped nerves Hernias Bruises |
Manual handling assessment | Load Individual Task Environment |
Mechanical assistance for manual handling | Hoists - 6monthly checks Pallet truck Stair trolley Drum handling trolley Hooks Handles Conveyors |
Powered load handling equipment | Hoists Conveyors Forklift trucks Cranes |
Hazards and Risks | Load Individual (Workers) Equipment Environment |
Risk Control Measures for handling equipment | SUMRIC |
Lifting Plan | Exclusion Zone Movement of the load Position Use of spotters Planned by competent people Avoid lifting above people Suitability of equipment Signage Weather conditions Surface |
Types of Cranes | Tower Crane Mobile Crane Gantry Crane |
Forklift Trucks | Battery Diesel Petrol LPG |
Display Screen Equipment | Computers Desks Chairs Mouse Keyboards |
Health issues from DSE | WRULDS Chronic back pain Headaches Stress Eye strain Facial Dermatitis Epilepsy Musculoskeletal Disorders Blood Clots |
Control Measures for DSE | Breaks Eye tests Risk assessment Training Set up |