The obligation
Employers must eliminate, or if not reasonably practicable reduce, the risk of musculoskeletal disorder from hazardous manual handling.
Part 3.1 covers hazard identification, control of risk and review of risk control measures for hazardous manual handling. If elimination is not reasonably practicable, the employer must reduce the risk by altering the workplace layout, environment (including heat, cold and vibration) or systems of work, changing the things handled, using mechanical aids, or combining these. Employers must consult employees, involving the health and safety representative (if any), when deciding control measures.
- What
- Employers must eliminate, or if not reasonably practicable reduce, the risk of musculoskeletal disorder from hazardous manual handling.
- Source
- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazardous manual handling is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 3.1 – Hazardous manual handling.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazardous manual handling is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Employers must eliminate, or if not reasonably practicable reduce, the risk of musculoskeletal disorder from hazardous manual handling.
What changed recently?
Hazardous manual handling was last updated on 11 October 2026.
