Cap 509A Sched 3 MATTERS AND QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING ASSESSMENT OF RISKS OF UNDERTAKING MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATION; OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ORDINANCE)

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Chapter:	509A	Title:	OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATION	Gazette Number:	L.N. 618 of 1997
Schedule:	3	Heading:	MATTERS AND QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING ASSESSMENT OF RISKS OF UNDERTAKING MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS	Version Date:	01/01/1998

[section 25(1)]

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Matter	Question
1. The tasks	Do they involve holding or manipulating loads at distance from the body's trunk? Do they involve unsatisfactory bodily movement or posture, especially- (a) twisting the body's trunk? (b) stooping? (c) reaching upwards? Do they involve excessive movement of loads, especially- (a) excessive lifting or lowering distances? (b) excessive carrying distances? Do they involve- (a) excessive pushing or pulling of loads? (b) risk of sudden movement of loads? (c) frequent or prolonged physical effort? (d) insufficient rest or recovery periods? (e) a rate of work imposed by a process?
2. The loads	Are they- (a) heavy? (b) bulky or unwieldy? (c) difficult to grasp? (d) unstable, or with contents likely to shift? (e) sharp, hot or otherwise potentially damaging?
3. The working environment	Are there space constraints that prevent good posture? Are there uneven, slippery or unstable floors? Are there variations in level of floors or work surfaces? Are there extremes of temperature or humidity? Are there conditions causing ventilation problems or gusts of wind? Are the lighting conditions poor?
4. Individual capability	Does the operation- (a) require unusual strength or height, or other abnormal physical characteristics? (b) create a hazard to persons who are pregnant or have a health problem? (c) require special information or training for its safe performance?
5. Other matters	Is movement or posture hindered by personal protective equipment or by clothing?