Manual Handling & Ergonomics

Roles, responsibilities and actions

• There is no specific procedure. Please also see the frequently asked questions below for guidance.

HSW online information

• Manual handling online information session
• Home Ergonomics – a simple 90 second YouTube video about home ergonomics 

Frequently asked questions

• Safety when working from home
• Hazardous manual tasks
• Reproductive Toxicity 

Tools, forms and templates

• Manual handling guideline
• Ergonomics - Guideline
• Ergonomics - Computer Workstation Self Assessment (Word doc/PDF)
• Work-fit stretches

Legislation and guidelines

• Code of Practice for hazardous manual tasks
• Safe Work SA
• Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA)
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA)
• Workplace vibration guidance material

Further information

• Please contact the HSW team.