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Workplace Hazard Risk Assessment - Standard Matrix

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:48
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Matrix to assess workplace hazard risk based on exposure frequency and injury severity.

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Workplace-Hazard-Risk-Assessment-Matrix.pdf (196.06 KB)
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OH&S Risk Mapping Tool for Injury Prevention

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:44
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Tool to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to prevent injuries.

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Risk-mapping-tool.pdf (1.15 MB)
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Upper Extremity Repetitive Work

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:29
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Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.

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MSI-repetition-hazard-tip-sheet.pdf (157.6 KB)
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Musculoskeletal Injuries prevention Guide

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:28
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Step-by-step guide to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve workplace safety.

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Guide-to-Prevent-MSI.pdf (1.23 MB)
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Pushing/Pulling

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:26
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Tips to reduce strain when moving objects by pushing or pulling safely with proper posture.

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MSI-pushing-pulling-fact-sheet.pdf (769.3 KB)
musculoskeletal injuries (MSI)
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back injuries
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Power Grips

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:25
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Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.

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MSI-Power-grip-fact-sheet.pdf (230.15 KB)
musculoskeletal injuries (MSI)
sprains and strains
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workers

Pinch Grips

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:24
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Tips to reduce strain from gripping objects between fingers and thumb for long periods.

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MSI-pinch-grip-fact-sheet.pdf (277.19 KB)
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Physiological Changes

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:22
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Guidance to adjust work for aging, fitness, or health changes to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.

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MSI-physiological-changes-fact-sheet.pdf (186.75 KB)
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Lifting/Lowering

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:21
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Tips to prevent injury when lifting or lowering objects—use proper posture and equipment.

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MSI-lifting-lowering-fact-sheet.pdf (181.4 KB)
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Task Duration

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:18
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Guidance to prevent fatigue and injury by managing how long tasks are performed.

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MSI-task-duration-fact-sheet.pdf (197.42 KB)
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