HMT Risk Assessment

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Risk Assessment

• Hazardous manual tasks can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as sprains or strains.
  Work through the following questions to determine which postures, movements and forces of the task pose a risk.

• Select the part of the body affected by the task

  Select Neck Shoulder Upper back Lower back Elbow Wrist / hand Hip / thigh Knee Lower leg Ankle / foot

  • Neck
  • Shoulder
  • Upper back
  • Lower back
  • Elbow
  • Wrist / hand
  • Hip / thigh
  • Knee
  • Lower leg
  • Ankle / foot

• Does the task involve repetitive movement?

  No repetition

  Once a minute

  More than twice per minute

• Does the task involve sustained or awkward postures?

  No discomfort

  Moderate

  Very uncomfortable

• Does the task involve repetitive or sustained forces?

  No discomfort

  Moderate

  Very uncomfortable

• Does the task involve long duration?

  Less than 1 hour

  1 - 2 hours

  More than 2 hours

• Does the task involve high or sudden force?

  No discomfort

  Moderate

  Very uncomfortable

• Does the task involve vibration?

  No discomfort

  Moderate

  Very uncomfortable

Source of the Risk

• Identify aspects that are causing the risk and may be changed in order to eliminate or minimise the risk.

• Work area design and layout: work space available; design of workstation, furniture and equipment.

• The nature, size, weight or number of things handled in performing the manual task.

• Systems of work (e.g. pace and flow of work; resources available; maintenance).

• The environment in which the manual task is performed (e.g. flooring; obstructions; lighting; hot/cold/humid environments).

• Can the activity be eliminated

  Yes

  No

• Follow the hierarchy of control. A range of controls may be required

• Can you change what is causing the risk (the source)? (e.g. change the work area; alter the size of loads; use mechanical aids; manage environmental conditions; use adjustable equipment; implement preventative maintenance program).

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• What training is needed to support the control measures? (Training needs to be task specific, noting that training in lifting techniques is not effective as a sole or primary means to control the risk of MSDs.)

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Implementation

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Review

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• Consultation undertaken with relevant workers and others?

  Yes

  No

• Have the controls implemented reduced the risks?

  Yes

  No

• Have any other risks been created by the controls?

  Yes

  No

• Can further controls be implemented to minimise the risk?

  Yes

  No