Australia Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks
Section 4: Controlling the risks – Australia Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks

Australia Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks 4.5b: 4.5 Design tasks for the working population and provide resources and support

Task design should account for the range of human dimensions and capabilities such as height, reach and weight and adapt work systems to workers' health and fitness, otherwise allocating other tasks. Consider workers who are not yet physically mature, the possibly reduced capacity of older workers for physically demanding or fast work, gradual adjustment during recovery from injury or illness, and pregnancy, which raises the risk of back pain. Transition arrangements for unaccustomed work can include reduced pace or workload, more frequent breaks and job rotation. When introducing controls with plant, tools or equipment make sure equipment is suitable, there is enough available and it is checked and maintained regularly. To allow recovery, arrange staffing levels, skill mix and shifts having regard to shift length, overtime, placement of rostered days off and numbers at peak periods, communicate and consult on how work is organised and let workers ask for help.

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