Material Handling

Material Handling : 

Material Handling

Material Handling – What is it? : 

Material Handling – What is it? The handling of Lee’s product from one location to the next (i.e. – Paper Rolls, Newspapers, and Inserts)

Material Handling Accidents : 

Material Handling Accidents Can involve potentially severe or fatal injuries One of the leading causes of injury at Lee locations Back Injuries Repetitive Motion Lifting Strains

Back Injuries/Lifting Strains : 

Back Injuries/Lifting Strains Caused by: Excessive Weights and Forces Undesirable Body Motions Bending Reaching Out Twisting Prolonged Sitting Vibration

Repetitive Motion Injuries : 

Repetitive Motion Injuries Caused by: Prolonged exposure to repetitive task Inability to take sufficient breaks Inability to rotate job duties

Jobs at Risk : 

Jobs at Risk Lifting and Lowering Tasks Pushing and Pulling Tasks Carrying Tasks Reaching Tasks Repetitive Tasks

Potential Hazard : 

Potential Hazard Bending to retrieve materials – Legs should be bent, not straight

Hazard Solution : 

Hazard Solution Pallet lifts can be used to get material off the floor for easier lifting.

Potential Hazard : 

Potential Hazard Bending to collect and stack folded product

Hazard Solution : 

Hazard Solution Multiple pallets can also be used to elevate material

Potential Hazard : 

Potential Hazard Extended reaching increases the risk of shoulder and back injury.

Hazard Solution : 

Hazard Solution Carts with wheels can be used for easy transfer of material

Hazard Solution : 

Hazard Solution Use the buddy system for handling heavy loads

Potential Hazard : 

Potential Hazard Which method would you choose to carry this? PINCH GRIP

Material Handling Guidelines : 

Material Handling Guidelines Use of Mechanical Equipment Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearance shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways, and whenever turns or passage must be made.

Material Handling Guidelines : 

Material Handling Guidelines Secure Storage Storage of material shall not create a hazard. All stored materials stacked in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked, and limited in height so that they are secure against sliding or collapse.

Material Handling Guidelines : 

Material Handling Guidelines Housekeeping Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage.

Quiz : 

Quiz Material handling accidents are a leading cause of injuries. True or False Back injuries can be caused by prolonged sitting. True or False It is permissible to keep your legs straight when lifting as long as the load is light. True or False Using a “pinch grip” to lift material is the recommended practice. True or False Material handling accidents are seldom serious. True or False

Quiz : 

Quiz Equipment should be height adjustable to accommodate workers of different sizes. True or False Back injuries are caused by excessive weights and forces. True or False Aisles are required by OSHA to have sufficient clearance for mechanical equipment to pass. True or False Storage of material shall not create a hazard. True or False Housekeeping is not a concern of OSHA. True or False

Quiz Answers : 

Quiz Answers True - This is true for most Lee locations. True - Many people do not sit properly, and injuries can result. False - Always bend your legs when lifting. False - “pinch grips” are harmful to the hands and wrist. False - These accidents can be very expensive and disabling.

Quiz Answers : 

Quiz Answers True - This is the preferable way to prevent bending and reaching. True - Weight and force are key contributors to injury. True - Aisle width should allow maneuverability for equipment. True - This is obvious. False - OSHA views housekeeping as key cause of accidents.