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Manual tasks risk management worksheet Before completing this worksheet:Identify relevant workers and other key people to consult with about the manual task.Read the Overview of the Hazardous Manual Tasks Regulation and Code of Practice 2011. Further guidance can be found in the Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice 2016.Date of assessment: Name of assessor(s): Position(s): Step 1: What is the manual task?Name of task or activity:Location where task occurs:Task performed by:General description:Step 2: Is the manual task hazardous? Hazardous manual tasks can result in a sprain or strain. Work through the following questions to assist you in determining which postures, movements and forces of the task pose a risk.Question 1 – Does the task involve any of the following risk factors?Repetitive movement (the same body parts used to repeat similar movements more than twice a minute) Yes NoSustained posture (held for more than 30 seconds at a time) or awkward posture (where any part of the body is in an uncomfortable or unnatural position) Yes NoRepetitive force (force is the amount of muscular effort used to perform the task, repetitive force is when force is used to move or support a load or object more than twice a minute) Yes NoSustained force (force held for more than 30 secs at a time) Yes NoQuestion 2 – Does the task involve long duration?Is the task done:for more than a total of two hours over a whole shift? continuously for more than 30 minutes at a time? Yes No Yes NoQuestion 3 - Does the task involve high or sudden force? (An indicator of high force is when a worker describes a task as physically demanding, needs help to do it, or requires a stronger person. Sudden force occurs when there is a rapid increase or decrease in muscular effort such as jerky or sudden movements.) Yes NoQuestion 4 – Does the task involve vibration? (Exposure of the whole-body or hand-arm to mechanical vibration such as when operating mobile plant or using hand-held power tools) Yes NoQuestion 5 – Is there a risk? The task involves a risk of sprain or strain that must be managed if you ticked Yes to either:Question 1 AND Question 2 or Question 3 If you ticked No to each question in Question 5 – you may finish here however you must monitor and review current controls to ensure their effectiveness.If you ticked Yes to Question 4 (vibration) the task may be a risk but it will require further investigation. Further guidance on vibration can be found at .au/sites/swa/about/publications/pages/vibration Yes No Yes NoStep 3: What is the source of the risk? These are the components that are causing the risk of a sprain or strain identified in Question 5. They are also the components that may be changed in order to eliminate or minimise the risk. Use the following prompts to assist in determining the sources of the risk. ? Work area design and layout: (e.g. consider the work space available; heights of workbenches; design of workstation, furniture and equipment, access)? The nature, size, weight or number of items handled in performing the manual task: (e.g. are loads large, bulky, unstable, unpredictable or heavy, difficult to grip due to poor handles or surface texture; are hand tools heavy, imbalanced, poorly maintained or unsuitable for the task)? Systems of work (e.g. does the pace and flow of work create physical or mental demands for workers; consider time pressures, resources available, maintenance schedules)? The environment in which the manual task is performed (e.g. flooring/surface, obstructions, lighting, hot/cold/humid environments)Step 4: How do I control the risk? (Consider the hierarchy of control. A range of controls may be required).Can the task be eliminated? Yes No (record why)What can you change that is causing the source of risk? (E.g. change the work area; alter the size of loads; use mechanical aids; manage environmental conditions; use adjustable equipment; implement preventative maintenance program) What residual risk remains? (The?residual risk?is the amount of?risk?or danger associated with an action or event remaining after natural or inherent?risks?have been reduced by?risk controls)What training is needed to support the control measures? (Training needs to be task specific. Training in lifting techniques is not effective as the sole or primary means to control the risk of sprains/strains) Implement controlsPerson(s) responsible for approving controls:Person(s) responsible for putting controls in place:By when:Step 5: Review the controlsEvaluated on: / / Assessor: Consultation undertaken with relevant workers and others? Yes NoHave the controls implemented reduced the risks? Yes NoHave any other risks been created by the controls? Yes NoCan further controls be implemented to minimise the risk? Yes No ................
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