MANUAL HANDLING RISK

ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
 This general health and safety checklist is not exhaustive and is provided as a general guide
to assess the arrangements required.

Issue: Comments:

Is the worker new to the task? Yes No

Are there any physical or ability Yes No

factors to consider?

Is the P.P.E. suitable for the job? Yes No

Has the employee received manual Yes No

handling training?

Are weights of more than 16 kg Yes No

involved?

Is more than 3 kg handled from a Yes No

seating position?

Is more than 10 kg handled from a Yes No

seating position?

Are large pushing and/or puling forces Yes No

involved?

Is the load difficult to handle? Yes No

Is it difficult to grip? Yes No

Is there frequent or prolonged bending Yes No

of the body?

Is there frequent or prolonged Yes No

reaching above the shoulder?

Is there frequent or prolonged Yes No

reaching forward?

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 Issue: Comments:

Is there frequent or prolonged twisting Yes No

of the back?

Are loads moved over a long Yes No

distance?

Is the environment excessively hot or Yes No

cold?

Is the environment windy? Yes No

Is the floor surface uneven or Yes No

slippery?

Is there adequate lighting? Yes No

Is there adequate space? Yes No

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