This Manual Handling Risk Assessment Tool has been developed to assist organizations in meeting their obligations under Austrian workplace safety legislation, specifically addressing the requirements set forth in the ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz (ASchG) and the Lasthandhabungsverordnung (LHAV). The document should be used whenever organizations need to assess risks associated with manual handling activities, including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying operations. It provides comprehensive guidance for conducting risk assessments, implementing control measures, and maintaining proper documentation in accordance with Austrian legal requirements. The tool incorporates best practices from both Austrian and EU standards, ensuring a thorough approach to preventing workplace injuries and maintaining regulatory compliance.
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1. 1. Introduction and Purpose: Overview of the risk assessment tool and its purpose in compliance with Austrian legislation
2. 2. Scope of Assessment: Definition of activities and operations covered by the assessment tool
3. 3. Legal Framework: Reference to relevant Austrian legislation and EU directives governing manual handling
4. 4. Risk Factors Assessment: Systematic evaluation of load characteristics, physical effort required, working environment, and activity requirements
5. 5. Task Analysis Methodology: Step-by-step process for analyzing manual handling tasks
6. 6. Risk Rating System: Scoring system and criteria for evaluating risk levels
7. 7. Control Measures: Standard preventive and protective measures to be implemented
8. 8. Documentation Requirements: Required records and documentation procedures
9. 9. Review and Monitoring: Procedures for periodic review and updating of assessments
1. Specific Industry Considerations: Additional assessment criteria for specific industries (include when tool is customized for particular sectors)
2. Special Risk Groups: Additional considerations for vulnerable workers (include when workplace has pregnant workers, older workers, or workers with specific health conditions)
3. Equipment-Specific Assessment: Detailed assessment criteria for workplaces using specific handling equipment (include when mechanical handling equipment is used)
4. Hot/Cold Environment Considerations: Additional factors for extreme temperature environments (include for outdoor work or temperature-controlled environments)
1. Schedule 1: Risk Assessment Checklist: Detailed checklist for conducting manual handling risk assessments
2. Schedule 2: Weight Guidelines Table: Reference tables for acceptable weight limits under different conditions
3. Schedule 3: Body Position Diagrams: Illustrations of correct and incorrect manual handling positions
4. Schedule 4: Assessment Forms: Standard forms for documenting risk assessments
5. Appendix A: Training Requirements: Outline of required training for workers and assessors
6. Appendix B: Reference Values: Technical data and reference values for risk calculations
7. Appendix C: Control Measures Library: Comprehensive list of potential control measures and their applications
Relevant legal definitions
Clauses
Relevant Industries
Manufacturing
Construction
Logistics and Warehousing
Healthcare
Retail
Agriculture
Food Processing
Mining
Waste Management
Hospitality
Automotive
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Facilities Management
Relevant Teams
Health and Safety
Operations
Human Resources
Quality Assurance
Facilities Management
Production
Logistics
Maintenance
Occupational Health
Risk Management
Employee Training
Compliance
Workplace Safety
Relevant Roles
Health and Safety Manager
Occupational Health Nurse
Risk Assessment Specialist
Operations Manager
Warehouse Supervisor
Production Line Manager
Facilities Manager
Human Resources Director
Quality Control Manager
Safety Compliance Officer
Ergonomics Specialist
Industrial Hygienist
Site Manager
Department Supervisor
Training Coordinator
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