Resources
Guidance
- Compliance code: Hazardous manual handling(opens in a new window)
- Choosing and using trolleys(opens in a new window)
- Assisting people in wheelchairs(opens in a new window)
- Handling tubs or containers of product(opens in a new window)
- Improving manual handling risk controls after musculoskeletal disorders(opens in a new window)
Templates and forms
- OHS risk register (XLSX)(opens in a new window) – to record and monitor manual handling tasks that are potentially hazardous
- Manual handling risk assessment template (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – a generic blank template for assessing risks associated with manual handling
- Safe Work Procedure (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – to be developed and displayed adjacent to where hazardous manual handling tasks are carried out
- Student Health Support Plan (DOCX)(opens in a new window) – to be developed for students with identified health care needs, complex medical needs and who require personal care support
- OHS Training Planner/Register (XLSX)(opens in a new window) – to record any completed training in manual handling
Example risk assessment templates for activities involving manual handling with TILE prompts and examples of controls that can be used:
- Personal care of students risk assessment template (with example) (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Display of artwork risk assessment template (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Stage setup risk assessment template (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Transport and storage of heavy and unstable items risk assessment template (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
Display material
This poster can be displayed in schools to encourage safe manual handling practices and help prevent staff injuries, using the TILE method. Schools should print and display this poster in areas where manual handling commonly occurs.
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