d6 - Burgess-Limerick

In the example task analysed above, the red dots have been used to indicate the level of risk on
each of the five risk factors for the lower back and shoulders. The blue dots indicate the risk
of musculoskeletal injury to the wrists. By joining these dots the risk profile of each body part
assessed can be seen clearly.
All dots within the shaded green section are factors that require the adoption of new control
strategies to lower risk. In this example, control measures should particularly focus on:
• the duration of the task
• the force and posture associated with the back and shoulders
• the repetitive actions of the wrist.
The PErforM risk assessment tool can also be used after the controls are implemented to
determine if the level of risk has been decreased for the relevant risk factors and if the new
control measures have been effective.
Recommendations for controls should be recorded in the final section of Worksheet 2. Both
design and administrative controls should be considered.