Manual handling checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Preparation

• 1. What is being lifted?

• 2. Where to and how far?

• 3. Has a manual handling risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Would mechanical means be more practical or appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is the operation part of a routine? If so, could it be more effectively planned and executed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. How many people will be needed to move the load safely?

• 7. Are they all trained in kinetic lifting and handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are proper (kinetic) lifting methods being employed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. What methods and equipment will be required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is the required equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is the lifting and handling area clear of hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting and handling

• 12. Is the proper personal protective clothing in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Is co-ordination satisfactory in dual and team lifting with one person taking charge of the lift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is the necessary equipment in use or to hand?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are excessively heavy weights being lifted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are loads being deposited or stacked safely and securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Is adequate supervision employed where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

After lifting and handling

• 18. Has there been any past incidents or accidents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Is there anything to be learnt from them to avoid similar incidents happening again?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Did anyone receive an injury and does this need to be taken into account for future tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Has any damage or loss of equipment been recorded and repaired/replaced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name

• Position

• Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date