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Manual Handling Risk Assessment for
LIGHT MOPPING
Activity
Potential
Hazards
Risk
Rating
Control Measures
Responsibility
Some forceful
backward and forward
movement of the
mop.
Shoulder and arm
muscular strain.
Medium Make sure manual handling training has
been provided, including the correct
movement of the mop in relation to the
body
Supervisor and H&S Rep to
ensure training and assess
competency.
Cleaner to rotate duties as
necessary.
Bending under or
around objects when
mopping in and
around objects.
Muscular strain to
shoulder, neck,
arm
Low Ensure the mop is an appropriate size and
weight for the cleaner. Check handle is
long enough/not too long.
Manual handling training at induction and
follow up by supervisor where identified.
Supervisor and H&S Rep to
ensure training and assess
competency.
Constant holding of
the mop to control
movement.
Muscular/tendon
stress or
pressure.
Low Make sure manual handling training has
been provided, including the correct use of
handgrips when using the mop.
Gloves should be used if mopping for
extended period of time.
Supervisor and H&S Rep to
ensure training and assess
competency.
Where light mopping
is done in stairwells or
passageways,
restrictions to
movement may apply.
Muscular sprains
and strains to
upper body.
Low Rotate task with other areas to avoid
restricted areas over a continued period of
time.
Cleaner to rotate duties as
necessary