Get the fundamentals right the first time. Protect the health and safety of your workers by engaging our occupational health professionals to conduct your manual task risk assessments.
Conducting a thorough risk identification and assessment of manual tasks can be a time-consuming process. And, without specialist knowledge, it can result in ineffective risk management strategies that fail to address the real risks or causes of injury.
As occupational health specialists and registered allied health professionals, KINNECT’s consultants are experienced in identifying risks associated with onsite hazardous manual tasks. Furthermore, a solid foundation in risk management processes and a detailed understanding of the Hierarchy of Control enable KINNECT to provide your organisation with comprehensive reporting on the consequences and severity of identified risks, as well as the necessary controls you may consider to manage them.
How We Work
KINNECT’s Manual Task Risk Assessments follow the Manual Tasks Code of Practice’s four stages of Risk Management Process, which:
- identifies hazardous manual tasks;
- assesses the risks of musculoskeletal disorders associated with the hazardous manual task;
- outlines suitable risk control measures; and
- reviews the effectiveness of existing control measures.
Proper manual task risk assessment also requires both risk analysis and risk evaluation i.e. comparing the results of risk analysis with risk criteria to determine acceptability. This assessment must consider the direct risk factors of exertion, postures, and movements required to perform the task, as well as the duration of exposure, along with other environmental characteristics.
KINNECT typically use three well-established and validated risk analysis tools:
- the Manual Task Risk Assessment tool (ManTRA),
- the RULA or REBA, and;
- the 5×5 risk matrix.
KINNECT adopts a proactive and strategic approach to recommending strategies for hazard management that focuses on both human and environmental risk factors. Control measures are implemented through targeted action plans — ranging from behavioural interventions such as counselling and task-based coaching, to engineering modifications that address physical workplace risks.
At the organisational level, we may recommend broader strategies including cultural change initiatives, policy development, and structured intervention programs—designed to support both individual and group risk mitigation.
To ensure long-term effectiveness, KINNECT systematically reviews control measures post-implementation. These evaluations incorporate structured risk assessment tools, direct engagement with staff, and periodic analysis of injury and incident data. This process supports data-driven decision-making and the continuous improvement of safety outcomes.
Benefits
Manual Task Risk Assessments provide several short and long term benefits for both employers and employees:
Benefits for the Employer:
- Ensures you are meeting your obligations under the WHS Regulations on Hazardous Manual Tasks
- Reduces the risk of employees sustaining a musculoskeletal injury and lodging a claim as a consequence of performing hazardous manual tasks
- Improves your workplace health and safety culture
Benefits for the Employee/s:
- Reduces the risk of sustaining an injury that could severely limit the social, financial, relational and career aspects of their lives
- Improves their perception of workplace health and safety culture
- Educates them on safe work methods and empowers them to educate others
Previous Experience
KINNECT have worked with organisations across a variety of industries to help them manage and assess hazardous manual tasks.
Local Government Councils
- Roads Labourer – Asphalting
- Local Law Enforcement Officer – Handling Stray Animals
- Labourer – Screeding
- Administration – Use of Compactor
Manufacturing
- Operator – Manual Handling of Supplies
- Maintenance – Accessing Confined Spaces
Emergency Services
- Call Centre Officer – Prolonged Sitting
Energy & Resources
- Maintenance – Changing Conveyor Belt
- Compliance Testing Officer – Manual Handling Test Boxes
- Cleaner – Manual Handling of Cleaning Equipment
Logistics & Warehousing
- Driver – Loading / Unloading Truck
- Picker – Picking Large Boxes
Pricing
Manual Task Risk Assessment - Individual Task
$1,170.00 + GST
Manual Task Risk Assessment - Job Role
$2,340.00 + GST
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