MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE A Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template helps organisations systematically identify hazardous manual handling tasks, assess the level of risk, and implement effective control measures to protect workers and remain compliant with health and safety regulations. 01 MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE Health & Safety Managers and EHS Professionals Supervisors and Line Managers Warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, and construction teams Facilities and operations managers Any organisation where manual handling tasks are performed It follows the basic hierarchy of control: This template is suitable for: 1. Avoid hazardous manual handling where possible 2. Assess unavoidable manual handling tasks 3. Reduce the risk through effective controls Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations.