Manual Handling Risk Assessment

Version: 9.0

Updated: 01/2014

Document Summary

The Manual Handling Risk Assessment is a structured tool for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with manual handling tasks. It evaluates factors such as repetitive or sustained movements, long task durations, high force requirements, and environmental risks like vibration, temperature extremes, and slippery surfaces.

The document guides assessors through steps to identify hazards, classify risks (high, medium, low), and implement appropriate control measures. Controls include elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, administrative practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This assessment ensures proactive risk management and promotes workplace safety.

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