Material handling and manual lifting JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Material handling and manual lifting |
|---|
| Back strain |
| Pinched hands and fingers |
| Dropped loads on feet |
| Trips while carrying |
Controls
- Plan the lift and test the weight first.
- Use the machine: forklift, dolly, vacuum lifter.
- Get a second person for heavy or awkward loads.
- Lift with your legs, keep the load close, don't twist.
All 5 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.250
Toolbox talk: Lifting without hurting your back
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Back strain
- Pinched hands and fingers
- Dropped loads on feet
- Trips while carrying
- Stacks falling over
Controls
- Plan the lift and test the weight first.
- Use the machine: forklift, dolly, vacuum lifter.
- Get a second person for heavy or awkward loads.
- Lift with your legs, keep the load close, don't twist.
- Clear the path before you carry.
- Stack material stable, blocked and limited in height.
PPE
- Work gloves
- Steel-toe boots
- Hard hat
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.250 · 29 CFR 1926.25 · 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)
Toolbox talk: Lifting without hurting your back
- Test the weight before you lift.
- Use the machine or a second person for heavy or awkward loads.
- Keep it close, lift with your legs, turn with your feet.
- Clear the path first.
The full talk, with questions for the crew →
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of material handling and manual lifting?
Back strain. Pinched hands and fingers. Dropped loads on feet. Trips while carrying. Stacks falling over.
What controls go in a material handling and manual lifting JHA?
Plan the lift and test the weight first. Use the machine: forklift, dolly, vacuum lifter. Get a second person for heavy or awkward loads. Lift with your legs, keep the load close, don't twist. Clear the path before you carry.
What PPE is needed for material handling and manual lifting?
Work gloves, Steel-toe boots, Hard hat. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover material handling and manual lifting?
29 CFR 1926.250; 29 CFR 1926.25; 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2).
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