Risk Assessment - Risk Control Form Page 6
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Page Comments*
Describe any risk control
Control Options
options you have identified
(not exhaustive list)
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Using a finger grip, pinch
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Ensure tool handles fit workers comfortably
grip, or an open handed grip
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Maintain tools and equipment
to handle a load
Alter the work organisation (p 74)
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Alter the method used to perform the
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Exerting force while in
task – i.e. push rather than pull and
an awkward posture, for
slide rather than lift
example, supporting items
while arms or shoulders are
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If gloves are used, ensure that they fit and
in an awkward posture, or
are suited to the task
moving items while legs are
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Provide rest or recovery breaks to prevent
in an awkward posture
the onset of fatigue
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Holding, supporting or
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Restructure task to minimize
restraining any object,
multiple handling
person, animal or tool
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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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