1 Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention ProgramManual Materials Handling Workshop

2 Welcome! Your instructor for this workshop is: About the CCSA Safety First! Instructor’s Notes: Spend less than 1 min. on this slide The purpose of this slide is to: Briefly introduce yourself to the group NOTE: participant introductions will be part of the Introductions/Warm Up Exercise For CCSA educators: provide a brief overview of the CCSA Emergency procedure: If the course is onsite at one of our member facilities: Ask what the emergency procedure is should there be one during the course: Who will take the lead for the group? Where does the group go in the event of an emergency? If the course is off-site at a non-member facility: As part of the pre-course preparation obtain the emergency procedures for the building, including: Where the emergency exits are Where the muster point is Who the lead is in an emergency Provide this information to the participants Review any administrative stuff…….. Ensure all participants know where the washrooms are located Don’t assume everyone knows! sometimes the course may be held in a part of the building that not all participants are familiar with or it may be held in another building or location. And ensure they know they don’t have to wait for the breaks to go to the washrooms Course Materials Participant’s Manual, Hand outs: Manual Materials Handling Workshop Hand-out (includes the techniques) MIP MMH_Checklist NOTE: participant introductions will be part of the Icebreaker Exercise

3 Workshop Agenda Welcome & Workshop Introduction Exercise 1: IcebreakerModule 1: Your Job Your Body Module 2: Manual Materials Handling Hazards Module 3: Principles of Safe Lifting BREAK Module 4: Safe Manual Materials Handling Techniques Exercise 2: Safe Manual Materials Handling Hands On Practice Wrap-up Speaker’s notes: Workshop Agenda NOTE: this agenda is a guideline intended to help set expectations for the workshop participants, it is not included in the participant’s manual. Generally adult learners need to know what is expected of them during the workshop and when they can expect to have a break. Just like their typical workday! In particular review: Anticipated time for the Break Anticipated end time of the workshop

4 Workshop IntroductionSource: SAFEWork Manitoba

5 Workshop IntroductionWhy is safe manual materials handling important? For workers a MSI can mean: Potential impact on quality of life Lost time away from work Difficulties doing some jobs / tasks Long term pain / discomfort Speaker’s notes: Relate points on the slide to Increased/Reduced graphic bullets on p. 4 in the manual The following practical exercise can be used to facilitate this discussion However, it is suggested to include this exercise in the workshop only when the workshop is scheduled for the full 4 hours; and, Only when there are fewer than 6 participants. If there are more than 6 participants, conducting this exercise will not allow for sufficient hands on practice of the techniques. Allow 5-10 minutes for this exercise. Practical Exercise: divide the white board or one piece of flip chart paper into 3 sections; label each section as: Personal, Team, Facility (can be crossed with Ethical, Financial and Legal); then distribute 3-4 post-it notes to each participant; ask them to think of reasons why MIP is important to their facility (allow 2-3 minutes for participants to think of reasons); participants are to write one reason per post-it note; once all participants are finished, have each participant (1 at a time) post their reasons under the appropriate heading; while posting their reason, each participant should read it aloud and explain why they think it fits into the section they’ve posted it in; briefly discuss as a group then move on to the next participant (allow 5 minutes to complete the posting & discussion). Once all participants have posted their reasons & the discussion is complete, wrap up this section by paraphrasing any additional points above (from p. 4) that may not have been covered. For employers MSIs mean: High WCB costs Reduced employee productivity Increased chance of employee error Damage to equipment Hiring challenge for jobs with a lot of MSI

6 Workshop IntroductionWhat is a Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI)? A MSI is an injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels, or related soft tissues including a sprain, strain, and inflammation that may be caused or aggravated by work. Speaker’s notes: P. 3 in the participant’s manual Ask participants who has experienced a MSI? It’s important to note that implementation of this program is not going to prevent every MSI; the goal of this program is to assist you and your organization to minimize the risk associated with resident handling tasks

7 Workshop Learning ObjectivesDiscuss why organizations should consider implementing a musculoskeletal injury reduction program (intro) Identify the potential impact of manual materials handling tasks on your body (Module 1) Describe what safe manual materials handling is and why it is important (Module 1) Recognize the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury in yourself and your co-workers (Module 1) Identify manual materials handling-related hazards in your workplace (Module 2) Speaker’s notes: Review the workshop learning objectives from p. 7 in the participant’s manual Ask participants if they have personal learning objectives other than those listed on this slide

8 Workshop Learning ObjectivesExplain why and how poor design contributes to MSI (Module 2) Adapt the principles of safe lifting to manual materials handling situations (Module 3) Correctly demonstrate each of the safe manual materials handling techniques presented in this workshop (Module 4) Adapt the safe manual materials handling techniques to your daily manual materials handling tasks (Module 4) Explain how to make simple changes to the design and organization of manual materials handling tasks to improve your health and well-being! (Module 4) Speaker’s notes: Review the workshop learning objectives from p. 7 in the participant’s manual Ask participants if they have personal learning objectives other than those listed on this slide

9 Exercise 1: Icebreaker Instructor’s Notes:p. 5 in the participant’s manual Icebreaker Activity Instructions: Option 1: The following icebreaker is suggested for small-medium groups where the participants do not know each other; This icebreaker requires about 20 min. to complete; Remember to welcome each participant to the group after they’ve been introduced. Participant’s instructions: Pick a partner. Your instructor will give each pair a piece of flip chart paper (they can each use half) You will take turns asking each other three questions. (timeframe: 5 minutes) Try to come up with 1-2 points for each question. Who I am: what I would like the group to know about me What I want to give: what I can offer the group, my strengths as they relate to Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention What I want to get: what I hope to gain by participating in the training After the time is up, each pair will take turns coming up to the front to introduce their partner to the rest of the group. (timeframe: 5 minutes per pair) Note: both members of the pair should remain in front of the group until both members have been introduced. After you have finished your introductions, post your paper on the wall so that it can be seen by the entire group (if possible). Option 2: The following icebreakers are best for medium – large groups; or for groups with participants who already know each other or at least have a working knowledge of one another; Round table introduction – approx. 30 sec. per participant: Ask each participant to introduce themselves by telling the group: Their name Their position/what they do How long they’ve been with the organization And one of the following: If you were stuck on a deserted island, like Survivor, what one thing would you have with you? One thing about you that may be surprising to us? One thing about you that no one knows? What would you have as your last meal? What is your favourite radio station? What is your favourite TV show or movie? What was the last concert or play you went to? Have you ever had an injury? Was it work related? What is your favourite book? What is the last vacation you went on? What is your favourite sports team? What is your favourite band or artist? Although you have previously introduced yourself, don’t forget to answer the question you chose yourself as an example of what you are looking for!

10 Your Job Your Body Module 1

11 Module 1 Link to Module 1 Your Job Your Body Your Job Your BodySpeaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual

12 Manual Materials Handling HazardsModule 2

13 Module 2 Link to Module 2 Manual Materials Handling HazardsWhat is Manual Materials Handling? Link to Module 2 Manual Materials Handling Hazards Speaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual

14 Principles of Safe LiftingModule 3

15 Module 3 Link to Module 3 Principles of Safe LiftingSpeaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual

16 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4

17 Safe Manual Materials Handling Techniquesidentify unsafe manual materials handling situations that may result in an injury. select materials handling equipment appropriate to the task and the environment. perform the safe manual materials handling techniques to safely move materials. apply or adapt the safe manual materials handling techniques to various materials handling situations in your workplace. Speaker’s notes: P. 38 in participant’s manual

18 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4a: Squat Lift and Moving Your Feet

19 Module 4a Link to Module 4a Squat Lift and Moving Your Feet TechniquesSpeaker’s notes: P. 39 in participant’s manual

20 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4b: Lateral Shift and Golfer’s Lift

21 Module 4b Link to Module 4b Lateral Shift and Golfer’s LiftSpeaker’s notes: P. 40 in participant’s manual

22 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4c: Overhead Lifting and Lowering, Lifting Over an Obstruction

23 Module 4c Link to Module 4cOverhead Lifting and Lowering, Lifting Over an Obstruction Link to Module 4c Speaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual

24 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4d: Pushing, Pulling and Turning a CartSpeaker’s notes: Participant’s manual p. 39 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4d: Pushing, Pulling and Turning a Cart

25 Module 4d Link to Module 4d Pushing, Pulling and Turning a CartSpeaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual

26 Safe MMH Techniques Module 4e: Team Lifting and Unusual Item and Practice

27 Module 4e Link to Module 4e Team Lifting and Unusual Item and PracticeSpeaker’s notes: P in participant’s manual Instructions for Safe MMH Technique Practice is on p. 46

28 Sustaining Change What can you do? Speaker’s notes:You can use the safe MMH techniques You can encourage your co-workers to use the safe MMH techniques You can report MMH hazards to your supervisor You can participate in the activities you enjoy Speaker’s notes: P. 47 in the participant’s manual for detailed information on what individual workers can do to support a safe lifting environment. Key points: You can use the safe manual materials handling techniques You can ask for assistance You can apply the 8 principles of safe lifting You can encourage your co-workers to use the safe manual materials handling techniques You can use the Safe MMH Checklist to provide feedback You can offer to provide assistance to your co-workers You can report manual materials handling hazards to your supervisor You can look and listen for signs of MMH hazards You can look out for hazards before, during and after performing your tasks You can report equipment that requires repair You can participate in the activities I enjoy! You want to stay injury free so that you can enjoy whatever activities make you happy!

29 Safe MMH Techniques Get assistance if you need it! Remember!Even the strongest / fittest people can get injured if: Lift too much weight / exert too much force Use poor MMH techniques Perform MMH tasks that are poorly designed Speaker’s notes: Get assistance if you need it! From p. 48 in the participant’s manual for the details Encourage co-workers to ask for assistance Ensure supervisors support and provide positive feedback if workers ask for assistance Remember! Even the strongest / fittest people can get injured if they: Lift too much weight / exert too much force Use poor MMH techniques Perform MMH tasks that are poorly designed Are asked to perform the heavier / more difficult tasks often (repetition & duration)

30 Safe MMH Techniques Get a Grip! Speaker’s notes:This is a video (N8-05-no_grip) Remember! go through the details on p. 48 in the participant’s manual first then play the video Get and keep a firm grasp on the load Keep the weight centered and balanced Make sure you can see where you are walking. When lowering the item, use the same care as you to lift it Never carry an item up/down stairs unless it can be comfortably carried in one hand Create handles on items by coiling up the edge of the bag to create a handle. Grasp it with your palms up! Connect to the previous techniques (i.e. squat lift, picking up an unusually shaped item)

31 Guidelines for Safe MMH TasksDesign work areas to reduce the amount of twisting Keep all lifts between knuckle and shoulder height Ensure all items can be picked up close to body Provide bins with equipment that can lift and tilt to reduce bending Use well designed mechanical lifting aids Always try to eliminate or reduce manual materials handling in any job Look for handles or proper hand holds Try to push instead of pull items Speaker’s notes: Refer to p. 48 in the participant’s manual Review the 5 key points highlighted on the slide, these points are usually within the front line staffs control NOTE: Keep in mind that there are several different alternatives to every situation. As an example: a full pallet of canned soup case lots does not have to be kept together. Instead the pallet can be separated into the individual case lots so that they are easy to store and to lift when required.

32 Workshop Summary Discuss why organizations should consider implementing a musculoskeletal injury reduction program (intro) Identify the potential impact of manual materials handling tasks on your body (Module 1) Describe what safe manual materials handling is and why it is important (Module 1) Recognize the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injury in yourself and your co-workers (Module 1) Identify manual materials handling-related hazards in your workplace (Module 2) Speaker’s notes: P. 49 in the participant’s manual Review the learning objectives and summarize, or use Q & A to have participants summarize as a summative assessment, the key points from the workshop that relate to each objective

33 Workshop Summary Explain why and how poor design contributes to MSI (Module 2) Adapt the principles of safe lifting to manual materials handling situations (Module 3) Correctly demonstrate each of the safe manual materials handling techniques presented in this workshop (Module 4) Adapt the safe manual materials handling techniques to your daily manual materials handling tasks (Module 4) Explain how to make simple changes to the design and organization of manual materials handling tasks to improve your health and well-being! (Module 4) Speaker’s notes: P. 49 in the participant’s manual Review the learning objectives and summarize, or use Q & A to have participants summarize as a summative assessment, the key points from the workshop that relate to each objective

34 Questions? Appendices Wrap-up Training Evaluation Thank YOU!!Speaker’s notes: Appendix: The information in the Appendix is included as reference for the participants and should not be presented in detail. You should encourage participants to read and familiarize themselves with the material on their own time. Or if there is time, you can provide a high level overview. Appendix 1: Legal Requirements – discussed in Module 1 – p Appendix 2: Features of an Effective MIP Program – for those participants who want more information – p Appendix 3: Sample MMH Policy p Appendix 4: Sample Supervisor Follow-up Checklist – 2 samples provided – p Appendix 5: MMH Hazard ID Checklist – comprehensive hazard identification checklist specific to MMH tasks – p. 63 (information only) Hand out a training evaluation to each participant Thank the participants for attending