Risk Assessment - Risk Control Form Page 2
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18Question 1 – Does the task involve repetitive or sustained postures, movements or forces?
Tick yes if the task requires any of the following actions to be done:
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repetitively (done more than twice a minute) OR
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sustained (done for more than 30 seconds at a time)
Postures and Movements
Page Comments*
Describe any risk control
Control Options
options you have identified
(not exhaustive list)
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Eliminate the manual task
Bending the back
20˚
forwards or sideways
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Automate or mechanise the task, especially
more than 20 degrees
repetitive functions
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Modify operation or production method
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Use bulk handling methods
20˚
Alter the design and layout of the workplace (p 62)
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Ensure the equipment accounts for
differences in worker size, shape
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Twisting the back
and physical ability – i.e. adjustable
more than 20 degrees
or fixed to suit all workers
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Ensure working heights are matched to the
task and the worker
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Ensure items are within reaching distance
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Any visible
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Place items where the person can
backward bending
be in a comfortable symmetrical
posture when handling
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Provide seating that matches the needs
of the task and the worker – i.e. adjustable
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seating for multiple workers
Bending the head
20˚
20˚
forwards or sideways
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Reposition items that workers are required
more than 20 degrees
to look at
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Describe what the person is doing – e.g. hand operation of drill 10 times per minute, performed 3 hrs per day, five days a week
What are the sources of risk? Describe any aspect of the design and layout of the workplace, the nature of the load handled, the nature of the item used, the working environment, the work practices or work organisation that may have caused you to tick a box..
NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS FROM PERFORMING MANUAL TASKS AT WORK
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