Reduce the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling to as low as possible

There are risk assessment tools to help identify high-risk handling operations and prioritise action to control the risks:

  1. The manual handling assessment charts tool for lifting, carrying, and team handling

  2. The variable manual handling assessment chart tool used to assess complex manual handling operations where load weights vary

  3. The risk assessment of pushing and pulling tool

  4. The assessment of repetitive tasks tool if the task involves repetitive work using the upper limbs


Some tasks are low-risk and don't require a formal assessment. Straightforward filters help identify which tasks require a more thorough evaluation.


Involving the workforce and their representatives in the assessment is crucial, as they have valuable insights and practical solutions. Operators can pinpoint unpopular, challenging, or physically demanding activities.