H&S RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Assessment Ref: HIRA 001

Revision No.: R00
Description: Manual handling Date: 25-Jan-24

Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating

Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category

• Safe manual handling

techniques to be adapted.
• Ensure sufficient space and
Manual Minor to serious Supervisor
Poor posture 3 4 12 HIGH access prior to the manual 3 2 6 MEDIUM
handling injuries. Labors
handling activity.
• Avoid twisting, stooping or
reaching to lift or place the load.

• Weight of the load shall be

assessed prior manual handling
of the load.
• Avoid manual handling where
possible, use mechanical
Minor to serious means. Supervisor
Heavy loads 4 4 16 HIGH 4 2 8 MEDIUM
injuries. • Appoint enough personnel to Labors
handle the load.
• Correct manual handling
techniques shall be adopted.
• Split the load into smaller
sections for easier handling.

• If possible, reduce the size of

Oversized loads(too Minor to serious
4 4
long, high or wide) injuries.
the load before the manual lift.
• Appoint enough personnel to
handle the load.
• Load travel path shall be Supervisor
16 HIGH 4 2 8 MEDIUM
assessed / checked for any Labors
obstructions prior to shifting the
load.
• Split the load into smaller
sections for easier handling.

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 H&S RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assessment Ref: HIRA 001
Revision No.: R00
Description: Manual handling Date: 25-Jan-24

Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating

Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category

• Stability of the load shall be

assessing prior to manual
Unstable / loose Minor to serious Supervisor
4 4 16 HIGH handling of the load. 4 2 8 MEDIUM
loads injuries. Labors
• Stabilize / secure the load if
possible.

• Sharp edges shall be covered

Load slippery or has Minor to serious before handling. Supervisor
4 4 16 HIGH 4 2 8 MEDIUM
sharp edges injuries. • Ensure the right hand gloves are Labors
issued to the team.

• Provide extra manpower or use

mechanical means to lift / move
the load.
Uneven ground / Slips, trip and falls Supervisor
5 4 20 SERIOUS • If possible, the load travel path 5 1 5 MEDIUM
floor condition Material damage Labors
to be levelled and obstructions
removed and penetrations
closed.

• Ensure personnel’s vision is not

Minor to serious
obstructed by the load.
injuries. Supervisor
Poor visibility 5 4 20 SERIOUS • Provide adequate lighting 5 1 5 MEDIUM
Slips, trip and falls Labors
Material damage • Split the load into smaller
sections for easier handling.

Prepared by: Signature: Date: 25-Jan-2024 Consultant

Approved
Approved by: Signature: Date: 25-Jan-2024 by: HSE Manager Date

CLASSIFICATION CHART
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 Likelihood of Risk

Likelihood Description Rating Category

Unlikely Occurrence close to zero 1
1–4 Attention Required- Low Risk
May Happen Capable of taking Place 2
Likely Tend to or Inclined to Occur 3 5–9 Corrective Measures Required- Medium Risk
Very Likely High Inclination of Occurrence 4 10 – 16 Corrective Action Required- High Risk
Certain Most Definitely Happen- Not “If but When” 5
20 – 25 Elimination of Hazard Required- Serious Risk

Severity of Risk

Severity Description Rating Likelihood

Minor Injury First-Aid On Site 1 1 2 3 4 5
Minor Injury Treatment Off Site 2 1 1 2 3 4 5
Up-to-3 days Injury Limited or no work for three days 3 2 2 4 6 8 10
Major Injury Reportable 4 Severity 3 3 6 9 12 15
Death 5 4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25

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