Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                  SWMS:04 – MANUAL TASKS
                                                                                Avoid carrying heavy or awkward loads up stairs or
                                                                                 lifting into position – use team lifting techniques as
                                                                                 required
                                                                                Pushing is preferred to pulling, heavier items are to be
                                                                                 stored between hip and shoulder height wherever
                                                                                 practicable.
                                                                                Overreaching by personnel to pick up a load is to be
                                                                                 avoided wherever practicable.
                            Excessive, bulky loads     A    3     E    2        On site mechanical lifting equipment is to be used          Site foreman           D     3        M
                            o Damage of muscles,                 20              where possible (trucks, cranes, trolleys, vehicles, block   supervising the task                  9
                               discs, and tendons to                             and tackle pulleys, duct lifters etc).
                               the back, shoulder,                                                                                           Workers involved
                                                                                Know the load and be aware of the characteristics (i.e.
                               elbows, arms, knees                     5                                                                     with the task
                                                                                 weight, size, shape, grips) of the object being lifted
                               and hips
                                                                       2        Pushing is preferred to pulling, heavier items are to be
                                                                                 stored between hip and shoulder height wherever
                                                                                 practicable.

                                                                       1        Avoid lifting bulky or awkward objects outside the
                                                                                 centre line of your torso – keep your back straight
                                                                       1        Personnel are not to lift any object that they feel may
                                                                                 be too heavy and prolonged lifting and carrying of any
                                                                                 heavy load is to be avoided wherever possible.
                            Unstable loads             A    2    H     5        Know the load be aware of the characteristics (i.e.         Site foreman           D     2    L5
                                                                 16              weight, size, shape, grips) of the object being lifted      supervising the task
                                                                                Materials are to be stacked on even, level ground
                                                                       5                                                                     Workers involved
                                                                                 where possible.
                                                                                                                                             with the task
                                                                       5        Stacks of material are not to be too high to prevent
                                                                                 clear visibility or instability.
                            Slips, trips and falls     A    2    H     1        Remove obstacles, trip hazards and clean-up spills.         Workers involved       D     2    L5
                                                                 16                                                                          with the task
                                                                                Materials are not to be stored in access paths and
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                                                                                 access is to remain clear.

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                       SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 6 – September 2015
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