Operational Process Confirmation – Manual Handling

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General Information

• Time Begun

  Date

• Today's Date

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Site Code

• Service Code

• Subcontractor

  Yes

  No

• Subcontractor

  Off

  On

• Task Observed: Purpose: To verify moving and handling techniques to avoid injury.

• Supervisor / Observers

COMMENT / CORRECTIVE ACTION

• Comment / Corrective Action / Responsible Person / Risk Ranking / Due Date / Date Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo

  Media

COMMENT / CORRECTIVE ACTION

• Comment / Corrective Action / Responsible Person / Risk Ranking / Due Date / Date Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo

  Media

Planning and Behaviours:

Procedures and Systems:

• 1. Has a Manual Handling Risk Assessment been completed for this task? And were the employees consulted as part of the process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Competency and Understanding:

• 2. Is there evidence of relevant inductions and competency if applicable? E.g. job and task specific manual handling training, equipment training and competency including the use of mechanical aids.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Preparation:

• 3. Has the load been made safe to manoeuvre or handle? E.g. the securing of movable parts, consideration of the nature of the load, objects cleared from path to avoid trip hazards.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Has the area been checked to ensure clear path during handling phase? E.g. stepping-over or over-reaching.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 5. Is the correct PPE used for the task? E.g. gloves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Handling Principles:

• 6. Does the handler have a wide base of support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 7. Does lifting and manoeuvring take place within base of support? E.g. is the load or equipment close to the handler’s body.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 8. Are the knees unlocked for lifting, pushing and pulling? E.g. dip and drive techniques.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 9. Does the handler move and position their feet to avoid twisting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 10. Does the handler maintain a neutral spine during the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Handling on Stairs:

• 11. Are three points of contact maintained on stairs whilst carrying? E.g. hand on rail.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 12. Is ascent and decent free from trip hazards? E.g. loose items.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 13. Is stair descent steady and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• 14. Is the handler looking at each step during ascent and decent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Human Factors and Behaviours:

• 15. Are safe behaviours being demonstrated e.g. not complacent, distracted or rushing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments