Factors covered by the Risk Assessment can fall into the following categories;
The Tasks
- Holding or handling loads away from the body.
- Awkward movements such as twisting or stooping
- Excessive lowering or lifting distances
- Excessive carrying distances, pushing or pulling
- Sudden movements of loads
- The Load
- Heavy weights
- Bulky or difficult to hold loads
- Unstable loads – beware of contents that may shift
- Loads that may be damaging to hold. E.g. Hot, cold, sharp or slippery loads
- The Working Environment
- Changes in floor levels
- Trailing wires
- Vehicle routes
- Rough or Slippery floor surfaces
- Individual Capability
- Lack of understanding or knowledge. For example new or young members of staff
- Physical restrictions as a result of health or mental conditions
- Whether the individual is pregnancy