Information

  • Date

  • Port

  • Business Init

  • Facilitated by

  • Attendees: name + staff number

1. Hazard identification

  • Task selected by attendees:

Hazard description:

  • 1. Handling loads away from the body

  • 2. Reaching upwards or handling loads above shoulder

  • 3. Handling loads from the ground

  • 4. Awkward postures

  • 5. Sustained postures

  • 6. Repetitive movement

  • 7. Heavy / awkward load

  • 8. Difficult to grasp

  • 9. Carrying load over a distance

  • 10. Carrying load on one side

  • 11. Sudden jerky movements

  • 12. Confined or restricted space

  • 13. Adverse climatic conditions

  • 14. Long duration, task length, fatigue.

  • Other - if required

  • Comments on current controls - if required

2. Hierarchy of controls with Focus on Manual Handling Techniques Appropriate for the Task

  • 1. Eliminate (list if appropriate)

  • 2. Substitution (list if appropriate)

  • 3. Engineering/ Isolation (list if appropriate)

  • 4. Administration (Manual Handling Techniques - tick appropriate)

  • Take a moment to confirm if there are any mechnical or assistive devices/ aids

  • Take a moment to plan optimal posture

  • Use larger muscles to lift and move

  • Bend at hips and knees, not in the lower back.

  • Keep weight/force close to the body and within base of support

  • Minimise work above shoulder height

  • Push rather than pull

  • Smooth movement

  • Ask for assistance

  • Reset the body by taking short rests

  • Other

  • Comment as required

  • 5. PPE (list if appropriate)

3. Proposed improvements to controls (only tick if applicable)

  • Eliminate

  • Substitute

  • Engineer/ Isolation

  • Administration

  • PPE

  • Comment on proposed improvements

4. Demonstration

Have all employees demonstrated and practiced the techniques of the facilitator?

  • Yes

  • No

  • N/A

  • Comment only if not demonstrated

5. Session Complete

  • Yes

  • No

  • Comments (add only if session not complete)

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