SAFETY PEP TALK/MEETING
SAFETY PEP TALK/MEETING
SERMATECH NIGERIA LIMITEDREFURBISHMENT OF CENTRAL BANK OF
NIGERIA, OWERRI.
SAFETY DEPARTMENT SAFETY PEP
TALK/MEETING
BY ENYINNIA CHIEMEZIEM (SAFETY OFFICER)
OUTLINES INTRODUCTIONWHY SAFETY IS IMPORTANT IN THE
WORK SITESITE RESPONSIBILTY OF A SAFETY
OFFICERTODAYS TOPIC:MATERIALS
HANDLING [HEAVY LIFTING]Q&AACCIDENT REPORT
SITE RESPONSIBILITY OF A SAFETY OFFICER
Induction of newly recruited workers and visitor eg: oil companies
Organises pep talk and weekly safety meetings Incharge of medical issues and first aidHe keeps record of incidents in the site Incharge of the PPE (issuance,compliance&
disciplinary measures), safety signsUnsafe act auditing and hazard identification Etc …
Todays discussion: MATERIAL MANUAL
HANDLING
Manual Handling…
• It is the movement of materials by human energy.
• It consist of lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, dragging, carrying or moving of an items.
• These items may vary in size, weight, shape and delicacy.
• Bad lifting practices makes workers to suffer from back sprains, leg muscle pull, wrist/elbow/ spinal injury
OSHA LIFTING PROCEDURES
1. Plan ahead before lifting2. Feet shoulder width apart3. Bend your knees and keep your back straight4. Tighten your stomach muscle5. Lift with your legs
POWER ZONE
• The power zone for lifting is close to the body, between mid-thigh and mid-chest height.
Safety precautions while lifting
Always use the handles or lift openings while lifting.
Pushing is preferable to pulling…Never bend to pick something upHold object close to urr bodyDo not twist or bendNeva lift an object that is too heavy.
Q&A
ACCIDENT REPORT
THANK YOU!!!