Avoid Common Mistakes: Expert Tips for Manual Handling Risk Assessment and Management

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes during manual handling risk assessments include failing to identify all hazards, underestimating the risks, and not involving workers in the process. In terms of management, common mistakes include failing to implement control measures, not providing adequate training, and not reviewing control measures regularly.

Strategies to Avoid Mistakes

To avoid these mistakes, it's important to take a systematic approach to the risk assessment process, involve workers, provide adequate training, implement control measures, and regularly review and update the risk assessment and control measures.