Managing manual handling hazards is a daily reality for supervisors and safety leads overseeing lifting, carrying, and material transport. This template helps you systematically identify risky manual handling activities, assess the potential for injury, and document your safety controls. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE), manual handling, lifting, and carrying are the primary causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
What sets this resource apart is its focus on the real-world demands of manual handling, such as repetitive lifting in logistics or moving awkward loads on busy sites. If your needs extend beyond manual handling, check out our dedicated fire, COSHH, or dynamic risk assessment templates as well.