This document provides an ergonomical checklist for preventing risks associated with manual handling. It discusses how manual handling of loads can cause musculoskeletal disorders, especially back pain and injuries, which are the most common issues. The main risk factors are identified as the length of manual handling, body posture, exerted force, and frequency of movements. The risks relate to the weight and characteristics of loads, task organization, workplace layout, equipment, and individual skills/training. While a checklist can help identify hazards and prevention measures, it is only a first step and further assessment may be needed, as some risks are more complex. The checklist should be adapted to each sector or workplace. Measures to reduce one risk could inadvertently increase exposure to other