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potential risk of injury, and are the factors 
beyond the limits of the guidelines?)
Factors beyond the limits of the guidelines?
Yes/No
If ‘YES’ continue. If ‘NO’ no further assessment required.
Tasks covered by this assessment:
Diagram and other information
Location:

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People involved:
Date of assessment:
Section B – See detailed analysis form
Section C – Overall assessment of the risk of injury? Low/Med/High
Section D – Remedial action needed:
Remedial action, in priority order:
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
Date action should be completed:
Date for review:
Assessor’s name:
Signature:
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Task description
Employee
I.D. Number
 Risk 
Factors
A. Task characteristics
Yes/No
Risk Level
Current Controls
H
M
L
See guidance
1. Loads held away from trunk?
2. Twisting?
3. Stooping?
4. Reaching upwards?
5. Extensive vertical movements?
6. Long carrying distances?
7. Strenuous pushing or pulling?
8. Unpredictable movements of loads?
9. Repetitive handling operations?
10. Insuffi cient periods of rest/recovery?
11. High work rate imposed?

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B. Load 
characteristics
1. Heavy?
2. Bulky?
3. Diffi cult to grasp?
4. Unstable/unpredictable?
5. Harmful 
(sharp/hot)?