Document background
The Tile Manual Handling Risk Assessment is a crucial workplace safety document required under Austrian labor protection laws for operations involving manual handling of tiles. This assessment becomes necessary whenever workers are engaged in regular tile handling activities, whether in construction, warehousing, or retail environments. The document serves as both a legal compliance tool and a practical guide for risk management, incorporating requirements from the ArbeitnehmerInnenschutzgesetz (ASchG) and related regulations. It must be conducted before implementing new tile handling operations and reviewed periodically or when significant changes occur. The assessment covers physical handling risks, ergonomic factors, workplace layout, and control measures, providing a comprehensive evaluation framework that aligns with Austrian and EU workplace safety standards.
