Identifying manual tasks involving risk
- Recognising manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others
- Identifying risk factors that make the manual task hazardous
- Determining the nature and extent of the risk
- Following organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual handling tasks
Preparing for manual tasks
- Preparing workplace layout and environment according to organisation procedures
- Organising task and workflow appropriately
- Preparing and packaging loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures
- Selecting and using personal protective equipment appropriate to the task
- Ensuring task is within personal capabilities
Completing manual tasks
- Using appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion
- Selecting, adjusting and using mechanical aids and handling devices according to manufacturers instructions
- Pacing and scheduling tasks according to procedures
Contributing to safe work practices
- Identifying hazardous manual handling tasks and reporting to supervisor according to organisation procedures
- Following organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others
- Participating in workplace safety activities and contributing to the improvement of manual tasks
- Contributing to risk management approach to reduce risks from manual tasks
