Risk Assessment - Risk Control Form Page 8
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18High Force
Page Comments*
Describe any risk control
Control Options
options you have identified
(not exhaustive list)
45
>
Reduce weight of the load
Exerting force at the
limit of the grip span
>
Reduce the number of items handled
at one time
>
Provide handles, handholds or cutouts
to improve grip
>
Modify the load so mechanical aids can
45
Needing to use two
be used
hands to operate a tool
>
Move animals to a place that constrains
designed for one hand
movement before commencing the task
Alter the items used (p 70)
45
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Use power tools
Holding, supporting or
restraining a person,
>
Ensure tools are suitable for the task
animal or heavy object
>
Use lightweight tools where possible
>
Use tool counterbalances
>
Ensure tool handles
fit workers comfortably
45
Exerting force with the
>
Maintain tools and equipment
non-preferred hand
Alter the work organisation (p 74)
>
Restructure task to minimize
multiple handling
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Reduce amount of manipulation
Two or more people need
to be assigned to handle a
required (use mechanical aids)
heavy or bulky load
>
Alter the method used to perform the
task – i.e. push rather than pull and
slide rather than lift
45
During the application of
high force, the body is in
a bent, twisted or otherwise
awkward posture
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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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