Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
This Manual Handling Risk Assessment is designed to identify and mitigate risks associated with manual handling tasks. Use this form to evaluate tasks, assess risks, and implement control measures to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
I. Assessment Details
Name
Job Title
Assessment Date
Review Date
Location
Task Description
II. Task Identification and Description
Task Breakdown
|
Task ID |
Task Description |
Frequency |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Lifting boxes onto shelves |
Daily |
1 hour/day |
III. Risk Factors Evaluation
Load Characteristics
|
Task ID |
Load Weight |
Load Dimensions |
Load Stability |
Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
15 kg |
60 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm |
Stable |
Medium |
Work Environment
|
Task ID |
Task Description |
Frequency |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Warehouse |
Limited space, poor lighting |
Medium |
Individual Capability
|
Task ID |
Worker Experience |
Training Provided |
Physical Demand |
Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Experienced |
Yes |
Moderate |
Low |
Task Nature
|
Task ID |
Posture Required |
Repetition |
Distance Moved |
Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Bending, reaching overhead |
High |
10 meters |
Risk Level |
IV. Risk Control Measures
Elimination or Substitution
|
Task ID |
Current Method |
Proposed Method |
Risk Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Manual lifting of boxes |
Use of a conveyor belt |
Significant |
Engineering Controls
|
Task ID |
Control Measure |
Implementation Timeline |
Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Install shelving at waist heigh |
1 month |
1 Month |
Administrative Controls
|
Task ID |
Control Measure |
Responsible Person |
Implementation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Manual handling training |
Health and Safety Officer |
September 15, 2050 |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
|
Task ID |
PPE Required |
Provided |
Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Task I |
Back support belts |
Yes |
Good |
