What part of the spine is commonly injured during manual handling?

lumbar
The most vulnerable areas of the spine are the lumbar (lower back), and the cervical (neck) regions. They are the most mobile, and susceptible to injury. The lower back is also the main weight bearing part of the spine. The spine is supported by muscles and ligaments.

What does the spine need to be in manual handling?

As you move the load (lift, lower, push or pull etc) keep your spine in as neutral a position as possible. Don’t twist and don’t stoop. If the load is low down it is better to bend your knees and hips rather than bending the spine.

Which part of the body is most affected by manual handling?

When it comes to manual handling, your back is the weakest part of your body. Especially if you don’t have good lifting technique. Or if what you are lifting is simply too heavy for your body to handle. It’s not just during lifting you need to watch your back.

What are the main injuries from manual handling?

Hazardous manual handling injuries

  • sprains and strains.
  • back injuries.
  • soft-tissue injuries to wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or legs.
  • hernias.
  • chronic pain.

What are the 4 key areas of manual handling?

the nature of the task itself; 2. the weight and type of load being moved; 3. the ability of the individual person carrying out the task; 4. the environment in which the activity is being carried out.

What is a neutral spine when lifting?

A neutral spine is the optimal position to handle stress and heavy loads. The vertebrae are aligned to handle forces without placing abnormal stress on the cartilaginous discs between them.

What are the most common injuries from manual handling?

Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts.

Which two areas of the body are most commonly injured by dropping objects when being carried?

90 percent of back troubles are attributable to disc lesions which cause “pinching” pains….Sites of injury caused by incorrect handling are:

  • 45 percent back.
  • 16 percent finger/thumb.
  • 13 percent arm.
  • remainder affecting lower limbs, arms, torso.

What are the main areas of bodily injuries that occur due to poor or incorrect manual handling techniques?

MSD may include:

  • sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments and tendons.
  • back injuries.
  • joint and bone injuries or degeneration.
  • nerve injuries or compression (for example carpal tunnel syndrome).
  • muscular and vascular disorders as a result of hand-arm vibration.
  • soft tissue injuries such as hernias.

What are the 2 main commonly injured areas of the spine?

The most common sites of injury are the cervical and thoracic areas. SCI is a common cause of lifelong (permanent) disability and death in children and adults. The spine has 33 vertebrae.