This non-accredited training course is designed to raise awareness of Musculoskeletal Disorders and their impact, how to reduce risk of manual handling injuries, risk factors and principles of safe manual handling.

Duration: 4 Hours

Student/Trainer ratio: 15:1

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this non-accredited course.

Who should attend?

Any persons who in their workplace is or may be required to lift, move, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain objects.

Course Objectives and Content

• Follow manual handling safe work procedures to minimise the risk of injury
• Identify work health and safety (WHS) manual handling hazards
• Undertake a manual handling risk assessment
• Appropriate posture and use manual handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion
• Utilise appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Use manual handling lifting devices safely
• Undertake safe manual handling work practices for handling loads

Qualifications for successful students

Certificate of completion for Manual Handling

What do I bring?

All necessary equipment and learning materials will be provided. Remember to wear protective foot wear. Morning tea will also be provided.

Where can I train?

Training can be conducted in one of our dedicated state of the art training facilities or be conducted on your site. See scheduled courses below or contact our office today!