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Under Hazardous manual tasks · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Hazardous manual task risk management process

Code legislation date 1 Jul 2026 From Hazardous manual tasks, no changes tracked yet
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NSW · Risk Management Hazardous manual tasks > Risk management
The obligation
PCBUs must follow a structured risk management process — identify hazardous tasks, assess risks (posture, force, repetition, vibration, duration), implement controls, and review — consulting workers throughout.
The Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice sets out a four-step risk management process: (1) identify manual tasks that could cause MSDs using hazard factors such as repetitive/sustained force, awkward posture, repetitive/sustained vibration, high or sudden force, and repetitive movements; (2) assess risk; (3) implement controls using the hierarchy of controls; (4) review and monitor. PCBUs must consult workers and HSRs at each stage. …
What
PCBUs must follow a structured risk management process — identify hazardous tasks, assess risks (posture, force, repetition, vibration, duration), implement controls, and review — consulting workers throughout.
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safework.nsw.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Hazardous manual task risk management process is a WHS requirement set out in Hazardous manual tasks (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Hazardous manual tasks > Risk management.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Hazardous manual task risk management process is a WHS obligation under Hazardous manual tasks (NSW). In short, PCBUs must follow a structured risk management process — identify hazardous tasks, assess risks (posture, force, repetition, vibration, duration), implement controls, and review — consulting workers throughout.

What changed recently?

Hazardous manual task risk management process was last updated on 3 September 2026.

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Hazardous manual tasks Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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