Evaluate the risk of injury in unavoidable hazardous manual handling operations

Additionally, be vigilant for workers who are breathing heavily and sweating, expressing excessive fatigue, or displaying reluctance towards specific tasks.

It is crucial that workers are well-suited for their assigned tasks and demonstrate both competence and a positive attitude towards safe work practices.

You should consider:

  • The task

  • Frequency of the task

  • Individual factors (strength, fitness, and medical conditions)

  • Adopted postures

  • Working environment (including temperatures and floor conditions)

  • Load lifting, lowering, or carrying distance

  • Load weight

  • Nature of the load (sharp or slippery)

  • Cramped work areas

  • Poor floor surfaces