Safety checklist to reduce the risks of injury in manual handling Movements, Posture and Layout Assessment Is the task repetitive? Is there frequent or prolonged bending down where the hands pass mid-thigh? Is there frequent or prolonged reaching above the shoulder? Is there frequent or prolonged bending due to extended reach forward? Is there frequent or prolonged twisting of the back? Are awkward postures assumed frequently or over prolonged periods, that is postures that are not forward and upright?

Task and Object Assessment Is manual handling performed for long periods of time? Are loads moved or carried over a distance? Is the weight of the load more than 16kg (non seated)? Is pushing or pulling required? Is the load difficult or awkward to handle i.e. size, shape, temperature, instability and unpredictability? Is it difficult to get an adequate grip of the load? Does it require two or more people to lift? More Case Studies

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