MANUAL HANDLING
TABLE 3: DETAILED ASSESSMENT (USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECTION 2 NOTES)
BACKGROUND DETAILS
DEPARTMEMT: DATE:
AREA: ASSESSOR
LOCATION: JOB/ACTIVITY
Note a nil response might nonetheless generate comments indicating how current operational practices control the hazard/risk identified by the question and it is important
to identify these practices in the last column.
Level of Risk: Possible remedial action. (Make rough note in this column in preparation
(Tick as appropriate) for completing section 4.4.)
A: THE TASK YES LOW MED HIGH
1. Does manual handling form a significant part of the task?
2. Does the task involve
Holding the load at a distance from the body?
3. Any twisting?
4. Stooping? I.e. hands pass below mid-thigh height
5. Excessive lifting, lowering or reaching distances?
6. Excessive carrying distances? Further than 10m?
7. Excessive strenuous pushing, pulling of the load?
8. Risk of a sudden unpredictable movement of the load?
9. Frequent or prolonged physical effort?
eg more than once every 5 mins or periods greater than 1 hour?
10. Insufficient rest periods?
11. Handling while seated and with load in excess of 5kg?
12. Insufficient assistance (e.g. team handling re-quired)
13. A work rate imposed by a process?
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MANUAL HANDLING
TABLE 3 (continued) : DETAILED ASSESSMENT (USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECTION 2 NOTES)
Level of Risk: Possible remedial action. (Make rough note in this column in preparation
(Tick as appropriate) for completing section 4.4.)
YES LOW MED HIGH
B: THE LOAD
14. Heavy? (weight assessment if no weight shown on load)
15. Bulky or unwieldy?
16. Difficult to grasp?
17. Unstable or are its contents likely to shift? I.e. asymmetric centre
of graviity
18. Sharp, rough, hot, or otherwise potentially damaging?
19. Are there insufficient hand holds/handles provided, or is load
difficult to grip?
20. Is the handler unable to clearly see all around the load?
21. Do lids or closures need to be properly sealed?
22. Are contents dangerous/caustic/fragile or require special handling?
C: WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Are there
23. Space constraints preventing good posture? I.e. clear lift or
handling at safe height
24. Uneven, slippery or unstable floors/ground surfaces or
25. Variations in floor levels or work surfaces, steps/slopes etc?
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MANUAL HANDLING
TABLE 3 (continued) : DETAILED ASSESSMENT (USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECTION 2 NOTES)
Level of Risk: Possible remedial action. (Make rough note in this column in preparation
(Tick as appropriate) for completing section 4.4.)
C: Working Environment (continued) YES LOW MED HIGH
26. Extremes of temperature, humidity or adverse weather conditions?
27. Poor lighting levels?
28. Is storage too high, too low, awkward?
29. Are there obstructions and other materials/objects which might
compromise the manual handling operation?
30. Any noise levels or vibrations such that vigilance may be affected?
31. Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protecive
equipment.?
D: INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES
32. Does the task require unusual strength, height, ability or skill? I.e.
is the individual physically suited to the task.
33. Does the job put at risk those who are pregnant or have a health
problem?
34. Does the task require special knowledge or training for its sae
performance? (Assess on present risk if training required identify
in remedial action column).
Number in each risk category Low Medium High
FOR SCORE x1 x2 x3
COLUMN SCORES
TOTAL SCORES
CATEGORY LOW RISK ( 30 )
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MANUAL HANDLING
TABLE 1: APPRAISAL OF MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS (USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SECTION 1 NOTES)
Background Details
Dept: A: Can manual handling be B: Handling in excess of C: Can task be mechanized or designed
avoided. Guidelines in Diagram 1. to reduce risk to insignificant level
Date: (If in doubt answer
yes) YES: Enter Y and identify remedial action.
Assessor
YES: Circle Y, go to C. YES: Circle Y, go to C NO: Enter N and go to SECTION 2
Area NO: Circle N and go to B NO: Circle N and top.
Location
1. Task Y N Y N Y N
Action
2. Task Y N Y N Y N
Action
3. Task Y N Y N Y N
Action
4. Task Y N Y N Y N
Action
5. Task Y N Y N Y N
Action
ASSESSORS SIGNATURE: ACTION ON TASKS (Numbers only)
ACTION BY DATE DATE FOR REVIEW
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REPORT – CONCLUSION
A THE TASK
B THE LOAD
C WORKING ENVIRONMENT
D INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES
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