Principle 1 Reduction of the initial load

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Principle 1 Reduction of the initial load

Principe 1 Réduction du chargement initial

Type of item
Visual resources
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

French

Provider
Provider (English)
IRSST
Provider (Original)
IRSST

Description

The integrated materials handling prevention strategy combines training and intervention and is based on the understanding, observation and analysis of five principles of action. These principles are common to all handling techniques used by workers. 

This video illustrates Principle 1: Reducing the initial load.

Opportunities for the worker to reduce the intensity of the initial load by performing manoeuvres before lifting (pre-manoeuvre). The purpose of these manoeuvres is to reduce the distance between the load and the worker's body and to limit the bending of the worker's trunk, which have an influence on the amount of initial load.

La stratégie intégrée de prévention en manutention combine formation et intervention et repose sur la compréhension, l’observation et l’analyse de cinq principes d’action. Ces principes sont les points communs de l’ensemble des techniques de manutention qu’utilisent les travailleurs. 

Cette vidéo illustre le Principe 1: Réduction du chargement initial.

Possibilités qu’a le travailleur de réduire l’intensité du chargement initial en effectuant des manoeuvres avant de la soulever (prémanoeuvre). Ces manoeuvres ont pour but de diminuer la distance entre la charge et son corps, ainsi que de limiter la flexion de son tronc, qui ont une influence sur la quantité de chargement initial.

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Language of original language description

French

Other data

Hazards
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
Back pain or injury
MSDs unspecified
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Type of visual resource
Film
Year
2019