Manual Handling Risk Assessment Process

• Staff member (or line manager on their behalf) contacts the SHW Office to request an individual manual handling risk assessment.
• The staff member self enrolls on the online manual handling training course located in the Safety Hub – manual handling section.
• The Staff member completes the online training and online assessment within a four-week timeline.
• The Staff member downloads their completed Assessment Report, sends it to their line manager and copies the SHW Office shw@tudublin.ie
• On receipt of the completed Assessment Report, the Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) reviews it and advises the line manager on appropriate control measures and any further actions required; including for example further training, specialist referral etc.
• Where medical issues arise in relation to the staff members safety, the SHW Office may refer the staff member to the external Occupational Health Service Provider.
• The line manager works with the staff member to implement all control measures.
• The OHA updates the online Assessment Report to record status of action items.

“ Manual Handling involves any transporting or supporting of any load by one or more employees, and includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving a load, which by reason of its characteristics or unfavourable ergonomic conditions, involves risk, particularly of back injury, to employees.”

Resources

Manual Handling FAQ

HSA Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare General Application Regulations 2007 - Manual Handling of loads

Manual Handling - The Myth

HSA Guide on manual handling risk assessments in the hospitality sector

Manual Handling and Musculoskeletal Documents