The code of practice for Hazardous manual tasks:
- provides practical guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with hazardous manual tasks; and how to achieve the standards required under the work health and safety laws
- applies to all workplaces where hazardous manual tasks are carried out and anyone involved in these activities
- explains musculoskeletal disorders and hazardous manual tasks
- explains controlling risks using the hierarchy of control
- explains roles of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers
- includes templates/samples.