WHS-R-xxx Manual Handling Risk Assessment

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• Date of Assessment:

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• Name or Description of Task:

• Reason for review:

  Select New Task Review of Existing Task Change in Task Post incident Manual Handling Risk Assessment

  • New Task
  • Review of Existing Task
  • Change in Task
  • Post incident Manual Handling Risk Assessment

• Please tick the post incident outcome:

  Select LTI (Sprain and Strain) MTI (Sprain and Strain) FAI (sprain and Strain) Report Only (Sprain and Strain)

  • LTI (Sprain and Strain)
  • MTI (Sprain and Strain)
  • FAI (sprain and Strain)
  • Report Only (Sprain and Strain)
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Section 2 - Reference information

• Use the chart below to refer for the hazard prompts, example images and smaple control measures

Section 3: Completeion of the assessment

• Description: Provide a description of the task

• Hazard Prompt : Use the Chart provided in section 2 .

  Select 1. Repetitive or Sustained Movements or Application of Force - More than twice a minute or for 30 seconds at a time - More than 2 hours over shift or continually more for more than 30 minutes at a time. 2. Application of High Force 3. Environmental Factors

  • 1. Repetitive or Sustained Movements or Application of Force - More than twice a minute or for 30 seconds at a time - More than 2 hours over shift or continually more for more than 30 minutes at a time.
  • 2. Application of High Force
  • 3. Environmental Factors

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  Select 1.1 Bending or twisting the back forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees 1.2 Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees 1.3 Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees 1.4 Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees 1.5 Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees 1.6 Working with one or both hands above shoulder height 1.7 Reaching forwards or sideways more than 30 cm from the body 1.8 Reaching behind the body 1.9 Squatting, kneeling, crawling, lying, semi-lying or jumping 1.10 Standing with most of the body’s weight on one leg 1.11 Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or wringing actions with the fingers, hands or arms 1.12 Working with the fingers close together or wide apart 1.13 Very fast movements 1.14 Excessive bending of the wrist 1.15 Lifting or lowering 1.16 Carrying with one hand or one side of the body 1.17 Exerting force with one hand or one side of the body 1.18 Pushing, pulling or dragging 1.19 Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart 1.20 Exerting force while in an awkward posture 1.21 Holding, supporting or restraining any object, person, animal or tool

  • 1.1 Bending or twisting the back forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees
  • 1.2 Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees
  • 1.3 Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees
  • 1.4 Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees
  • 1.5 Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees
  • 1.6 Working with one or both hands above shoulder height
  • 1.7 Reaching forwards or sideways more than 30 cm from the body
  • 1.8 Reaching behind the body
  • 1.9 Squatting, kneeling, crawling, lying, semi-lying or jumping
  • 1.10 Standing with most of the body’s weight on one leg
  • 1.11 Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or wringing actions with the fingers, hands or arms
  • 1.12 Working with the fingers close together or wide apart
  • 1.13 Very fast movements
  • 1.14 Excessive bending of the wrist
  • 1.15 Lifting or lowering
  • 1.16 Carrying with one hand or one side of the body
  • 1.17 Exerting force with one hand or one side of the body
  • 1.18 Pushing, pulling or dragging
  • 1.19 Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart
  • 1.20 Exerting force while in an awkward posture
  • 1.21 Holding, supporting or restraining any object, person, animal or tool

• New and/or Additonal controls (see sample controls Measures)

• Provide a breif description of the hazard

  Select 1.1 Bending or twisting the back forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees 1.2 Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees 1.3 Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees 1.4 Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees 1.5 Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees 1.6 Working with one or both hands above shoulder height 1.7 Reaching forwards or sideways more than 30 cm from the body 1.8 Reaching behind the body 1.9 Squatting, kneeling, crawling, lying, semi-lying or jumping 1.10 Standing with most of the body’s weight on one leg 1.11 Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or wringing actions with the fingers, hands or arms 1.12 Working with the fingers close together or wide apart 1.13 Very fast movements 1.14 Excessive bending of the wrist 1.15 Lifting or lowering 1.16 Carrying with one hand or one side of the body 1.17 Exerting force with one hand or one side of the body 1.18 Pushing, pulling or dragging 1.19 Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart 1.20 Exerting force while in an awkward posture 1.21 Holding, supporting or restraining any object, person, animal or tool

  • 1.1 Bending or twisting the back forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees
  • 1.2 Backward bending of the back more than 5 degrees
  • 1.3 Bending the head forwards or sideways more than 20 degrees
  • 1.4 Twisting the neck more than 20 degrees
  • 1.5 Bending the head backwards more than 5 degrees
  • 1.6 Working with one or both hands above shoulder height
  • 1.7 Reaching forwards or sideways more than 30 cm from the body
  • 1.8 Reaching behind the body
  • 1.9 Squatting, kneeling, crawling, lying, semi-lying or jumping
  • 1.10 Standing with most of the body’s weight on one leg
  • 1.11 Twisting, turning, grabbing, picking or wringing actions with the fingers, hands or arms
  • 1.12 Working with the fingers close together or wide apart
  • 1.13 Very fast movements
  • 1.14 Excessive bending of the wrist
  • 1.15 Lifting or lowering
  • 1.16 Carrying with one hand or one side of the body
  • 1.17 Exerting force with one hand or one side of the body
  • 1.18 Pushing, pulling or dragging
  • 1.19 Gripping with the fingers pinched together or held wide apart
  • 1.20 Exerting force while in an awkward posture
  • 1.21 Holding, supporting or restraining any object, person, animal or tool

• What current control Measures are being used?

  Select • Providing sufficient work space for the task to be done in an upright posture • Position all frequently used controls, equipment, materials and tools in front of the employee at waist height • Using a wider foot stance when reaching below knee • Provide sufficient work space for the employee’s whole body to move and turn • Place tools, equipment and materials directly in front of employee • Placing the objects used in the task closer to the person • Remove any barriers which prevent the object being handled close to the body • Do not work for extended periods • Perform as much work at waist height prior to installing in final overhead position • Provide sufficient work space for the employee to step around and face the object, controls or equipment • Ensure objects are positioned in front of employee • Using knee pads or mats for employee to position in crook kneeling to avoid squatting for long periods • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level • Sit rather than squat – provide stable seating • Alternating position regularly through swapping active hand (e.g. holding traffic signal) • Ensure sufficient room available for symmetrical stance • Reduce load weight • Transport load via mechanical means • Aligning the object being worked on with a normal (neutral) wrist posture • Design handles on objects, tools and controls to allow normal wrist posture • Use mechanical tools where possible • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level • Using wide stance and keeping heels on the ground while semi-squatting to raise and lower items from floor • Use mechanical lifting device • Two person lift • Consideration adequacy of storage arrangements • Reduce load width and size • Using trolley to carry tools and equipment • Alternate carrying hand regularly • Balance both sides of body by carrying 2 items • Reduce load weight and size • Making sure objects don’t need to be pushed, pulled or carried up steps or ramps • Position load or body close to reduce distance • Modify work layout • Using a hand-tool or both hands to grasp awkward items • Change packing of object to enable comfortable grip • Providing sufficient work space for the task to be done in a neutral position. • Remove any barriers which restrict or reduce access to the object • Support heavy equipment (e.g., suspend to take load etc) Other: please provide a description

  • • Providing sufficient work space for the task to be done in an upright posture
  • • Position all frequently used controls, equipment, materials and tools in front of the employee at waist height
  • • Using a wider foot stance when reaching below knee
  • • Provide sufficient work space for the employee’s whole body to move and turn
  • • Place tools, equipment and materials directly in front of employee
  • • Placing the objects used in the task closer to the person
  • • Remove any barriers which prevent the object being handled close to the body
  • • Do not work for extended periods
  • • Perform as much work at waist height prior to installing in final overhead position
  • • Provide sufficient work space for the employee to step around and face the object, controls or equipment
  • • Ensure objects are positioned in front of employee
  • • Using knee pads or mats for employee to position in crook kneeling to avoid squatting for long periods
  • • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level
  • • Sit rather than squat – provide stable seating
  • • Alternating position regularly through swapping active hand (e.g. holding traffic signal)
  • • Ensure sufficient room available for symmetrical stance
  • • Reduce load weight
  • • Transport load via mechanical means
  • • Aligning the object being worked on with a normal (neutral) wrist posture
  • • Design handles on objects, tools and controls to allow normal wrist posture
  • • Use mechanical tools where possible
  • • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level
  • • Using wide stance and keeping heels on the ground while semi-squatting to raise and lower items from floor
  • • Use mechanical lifting device
  • • Two person lift
  • • Consideration adequacy of storage arrangements
  • • Reduce load width and size
  • • Using trolley to carry tools and equipment
  • • Alternate carrying hand regularly
  • • Balance both sides of body by carrying 2 items
  • • Reduce load weight and size
  • • Making sure objects don’t need to be pushed, pulled or carried up steps or ramps
  • • Position load or body close to reduce distance
  • • Modify work layout
  • • Using a hand-tool or both hands to grasp awkward items
  • • Change packing of object to enable comfortable grip
  • • Providing sufficient work space for the task to be done in a neutral position.
  • • Remove any barriers which restrict or reduce access to the object
  • • Support heavy equipment (e.g., suspend to take load etc)
  • Other: please provide a description

• What addtional controls should be considered?

• Provide a breif description of the of the hazard .

  Select 2.1 Lifting, lowering or carrying heavy tools 2.2 Sudden or unexpected forces 2.3 Pushing or pulling objects that are hard to move 2.4 Exerting force at the limit of the grip span

  • 2.1 Lifting, lowering or carrying heavy tools
  • 2.2 Sudden or unexpected forces
  • 2.3 Pushing or pulling objects that are hard to move
  • 2.4 Exerting force at the limit of the grip span

• Provide details of the controls currently used

  Select • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level • Using wide stance to improve control of equipment • Reduce size, weight or alignment • Getting a co-worker to assist with the task. • Positioning employee close to item • Alternating tools, controls and equipment to reduce grasping at limit Other: please provide details

  • • Storing heavy/frequently used items at waist level
  • • Using wide stance to improve control of equipment
  • • Reduce size, weight or alignment
  • • Getting a co-worker to assist with the task.
  • • Positioning employee close to item
  • • Alternating tools, controls and equipment to reduce grasping at limit
  • Other: please provide details

• What additonal controls should be considered?

• Provide a breif description of the hazard:

  Select 3.1 Vibration 3.2 High or low temperatures, radiant heat, high humidity, 3.3 Wearing protective clothing while working in hot conditions 3.4 Wearing thick clothing while working in cold conditions (e.g. gloves) 3.5 Handling very cold or frozen objects 3.6 Employees are working in hot conditions and are not used to it

  • 3.1 Vibration
  • 3.2 High or low temperatures, radiant heat, high humidity,
  • 3.3 Wearing protective clothing while working in hot conditions
  • 3.4 Wearing thick clothing while working in cold conditions (e.g. gloves)
  • 3.5 Handling very cold or frozen objects
  • 3.6 Employees are working in hot conditions and are not used to it

• What control measures are currently being used (please provide a breif description)

  Select • Adjusting any vibration damping mechanisms in the plant and vehicle • Use anti vibration gloves • Purchase tools and equipment with minimal vibration and ensure they are services regularly • Ensure suitably appropriate PPE is worn • Ensure adequate breaks are taken to re-hydrate in hot environments • Ensure layered clothing is worn under PPE in cold environments Other: Please provide details

  • • Adjusting any vibration damping mechanisms in the plant and vehicle
  • • Use anti vibration gloves
  • • Purchase tools and equipment with minimal vibration and ensure they are services regularly
  • • Ensure suitably appropriate PPE is worn
  • • Ensure adequate breaks are taken to re-hydrate in hot environments
  • • Ensure layered clothing is worn under PPE in cold environments
  • Other: Please provide details

• What additional controls should be considered?