Information

  • Document No.

  • Task to be assessed

  • Name of Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Site Address
  • Personnel Involved

What are the potential Manual Handling hazards associated with a task

  • Step 1a – Does the task involve repetitive or sustained postures, movements or forces?
    Tick yes if the task requires any of the following actions to be done more than twice a minute or for more than 30 seconds at a time

  • Bending the back forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees

  • Twisting the back more than 20 degrees

  • Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees

  • Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees

  • Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees

  • Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees

  • Working with one or both hands above shoulder height

  • Reaching forwards or sideways more than 30 cm from the body

  • Reaching behind the body

  • Squatting, kneeling, crawling, lying, semi-lying or jumping

  • Standing with most of the body’s weight on one leg

  • Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or wringing actions with the fingers, hands or arms

  • Working with the fingers close together or wide apart

  • <br>Very fast movements

  • Excessive bending of the wrist

  • Lifting or lowering

  • Carrying with one hand or one side of the body

  • Exerting force with one hand or one side of the body

  • Pushing, pulling or dragging

  • Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart

  • Exerting force while in an awkward posture

  • Holding, supporting or restraining any object, person, animal or tool

  • Step 1b – Does the task involve long duration?
    Tick yes if the task is done for either of the following durations

  • More than 2 hours over a whole shift

  • Continually for more than 30 minutes at a time

Contributing Factors

  • Lifting, lowering or carrying heavy loads

  • Applying uneven, fast or jerky forces during lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling

  • Applying sudden or unexpected forces

  • Pushing or pulling objects that are hard to move or to<br>stop

  • Using a finger-grip, a pinch-grip or an open-handed grip to handle a heavy or large load

  • Exerting force at the limit of the grip span

  • Needing to use two hands to operate a tool designed for one hand

  • Throwing or catching

  • Hitting or kicking

  • Holding, supporting or restraining a person, animal or heavy object

  • Jumping while holding a load

  • Exerting force with the non-preferred hand

  • Two or more people need to be assigned to handle a heavy or bulky load<br>

  • Exerting high force while in an awkward posture

  • Driving for long periods

  • Driving on rough roads

  • Frequent use of hand held power tools

  • Using high grip force or awkward postures when using power tools

  • Use of machinery where the manufacturer warns of vibration

  • Workers being jolted or continuously shaken

  • Use of a vehicle or tool not suitable to the environment or task

  • High temperatures

  • Radiant heat

  • High humidity

  • Low temperatures

  • Wearing protective clothing while working in hot conditions

  • Wearing thick clothing while working in cold conditions (e.g. gloves)

  • Handling very cold or frozen objects

  • Uneven or slippery surfaces

  • Employees are working in hot conditions and are not used to it

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