Document background
The Manual Handling Risk Assessment is a crucial document required under Pakistani workplace safety regulations, particularly the Factories Act 1934 and provincial factory rules. This assessment becomes necessary whenever workers engage in activities involving the manual handling of loads, which could pose risks to their health and safety. The document serves as both a legal compliance tool and a practical guide for implementing safe manual handling practices. It includes detailed evaluation of task-specific risks, current control measures, required improvements, and training needs. The assessment must be reviewed periodically and updated when significant changes occur in the workplace or work processes. This document is particularly important in Pakistan's industrial sector where manual handling remains prevalent despite increasing mechanization.
