Hazardous manual tasks
Learn about manual tasks, common workplace activities and the risks they can pose to workers.
Manual tasks - Toolkits and information resources
This page lists resources available on manual tasks
Manual tasks in construction
The construction industry is labour intensive.
Manual tasks in healthcare and social assistance
Healthcare and social assistance workers may be exposed to a range of hazards depending on the services provided, the location of the workplace and the clients
Manual tasks in manufacturing
Learn more about common hazardous manual tasks in selected high-risk manufacturing sectors.
Manual tasks in mining
Injuries from performing manual tasks at work are a significant burden for the WA mining industry.
Manual tasks in retail and wholesale
Body-stressing injuries resulting from manual tasks are the highest cause of injury in retail and wholesale industries.
Manual tasks in the food service industry
Injuries from hazardous manual tasks (Musculoskeletal disorders) are the highest cause of lost time injury to workers in the food industry.
Manual tasks in transport
Learn more about common hazardous manual tasks in the transport industry.
Office ergonomics
Computer use is considered a manual task. Computer work can expose workers to prolonged awkward postures, sustained postures and repetitive movement.