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WorkSafe manual handling checklist

WorkSafe manual handling checklist

This checklist helps you identify risks, assess techniques, and keep tasks safe and efficient for your team. Use it to simplify safety audits and promote compliance.

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WorkSafe manual handling checklist

This checklist helps you identify risks, assess techniques, and keep tasks safe and efficient for your team. Use it to simplify safety audits and promote compliance.

Use this template
or download pdf

About the WorkSafe manual handling checklist

Lifting, carrying, and transporting materials is part of daily life in industries like construction, manufacturing, and warehousing. But without the right systems in place, it’s easy for efficiency to be affected—or worse, for injuries to happen. A WorkSafe manual handling checklist helps streamline inspections and ensure your team follows best practices for safety and productivity on every job.

Key elements of the WorkSafe manual handling checklist

By covering these five crucial elements, the checklist supports your team in maintaining compliance and preventing injuries:

  1. Task preparation: This section ensures your team is ready to handle the load safely. It covers tasks like conducting risk assessments, clearing the workspace, and securing the load. Proper preparation reduces unnecessary hazards.
  2. Lifting techniques: A focus on safe movements ensures workers lift with their legs, keep their backs straight, and hold the load close to their body. Avoiding twisting motions during lifting reduces the risk of strain and injuries.
  3. Load characteristics: Assessing the weight, size, and stability of a load ensures it’s safe to move. This section helps identify any potential issues, like sharp edges or unstable items, that could cause accidents.
  4. Environmental factors: This part checks conditions like flooring, lighting, and weather to ensure the workspace is safe. A clutter-free, well-lit environment allows you to avoid slips and falls.
  5. Personal capacity: Workers’ physical readiness is critical. This section evaluates whether the individual is trained, wearing appropriate attire, and physically prepared to perform manual handling tasks without risk.

When to use the WorkSafe manual handling checklist

Manual handling tasks might seem routine, but they often involve hidden risks that can lead to injuries or inefficiencies. You can use this checklist whenever your team is moving, lifting, or transporting items, particularly in high-risk environments like warehouses, construction sites, or manufacturing floors.

This template is also invaluable during new task assessments or when introducing unfamiliar loads or procedures. You’ll be able to account for factors like worker capacity, load stability, and workspace conditions.

Additionally, it’s also a handy tool for compliance audits or training sessions, where identifying and documenting risks is key. By integrating it into your regular operations, you create a proactive approach to workplace safety, improving workflows and minimizing downtime caused by accidents.

Download your WorkSafe manual handling checklist today

Put safety first and streamline your operations with this checklist. Designed to save time and reduce risks, this template guides you through critical checks like task preparation, lifting techniques, and load evaluation. Whether you’re training a team or conducting routine inspections, you’ll stay organized and compliant.

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Preparation
Have you undertaken a risk assessment for the task?
Have you selected the most appropriate equipment/tools for the job?
Have you cleared the work area and removed any obstacles?
Have you ensured the load is stable and secure?
Lifting Technique
Are you standing close to the load with your feet shoulder-width apart?
Are you keeping your back straight and using your leg muscles to lift?
Are you avoiding twisting your body while lifting?
Are you keeping the load close to your body as you lift?
Load Characteristics
Is the load a manageable weight?
Is the load an appropriate size and shape to carry?
Does the load have any sharp edges or protrusions?
Is the load stable and unlikely to shift during transport?
Environmental Factors
Is the floor surface even and free from obstructions?
Is the lighting adequate in the work area?
Are weather conditions appropriate for the manual handling task?
Is the work area temperature comfortable for the task?
Personal Capacity
Are you physically capable of performing the manual handling task safely?
Have you received appropriate training for manual handling techniques?
Are you wearing appropriate footwear and clothing for the task?
Do you feel rested and alert enough to perform the task safely?

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Frequently asked questions

What are common manual handling injuries, and how can they be avoided?

Manual handling injuries often include muscle strains, back pain, hernias, and joint damage. These injuries can result from improper lifting techniques, repetitive movements, or handling heavy, unstable loads. Avoid them by using correct lifting postures, taking regular breaks during repetitive tasks, and evaluating the load before starting.

How do you determine the weight limit for safe manual handling?

Weight limits depend on various factors like the handler’s strength, the load’s shape, and the task’s duration. In general, 16 kg is the maximum load for women to lift at waist height with both hands, while for men, it’s 25 kg.

Which environmental conditions increase manual handling risks?

Uneven or slippery floors, poor lighting, and extreme temperatures can all increase manual handling risks. For example, cold conditions may stiffen muscles, while hot environments can cause fatigue. Keep workspaces well-lit, free of clutter, and maintain a comfortable temperature to minimize hazards.


This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.
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