SCL Manual Handling RA Guide

• Document No.

• Task to be assessed

• Name of Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Site Address
  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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Twisting the back more than 20 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working with one or both hands above shoulder height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reaching behind the body

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Working with the fingers close together or wide apart

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• <br>Very fast movements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excessive bending of the wrist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting or lowering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carrying with one hand or one side of the body

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pushing, pulling or dragging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exerting force while in an awkward posture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Continually for more than 30 minutes at a time

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Contributing Factors

• Lifting, lowering or carrying heavy loads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Applying sudden or unexpected forces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exerting force at the limit of the grip span

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Throwing or catching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hitting or kicking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Jumping while holding a load

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exerting force with the non-preferred hand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exerting high force while in an awkward posture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driving for long periods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driving on rough roads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequent use of hand held power tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of machinery where the manufacturer warns of vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers being jolted or continuously shaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High temperatures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radiant heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High humidity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low temperatures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wearing protective clothing while working in hot conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handling very cold or frozen objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uneven or slippery surfaces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A