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C OURSE C ON T E N T
This manual handling course is designed to give students the skills to safely undertake manual handling tasks
and reduce the risk of injury. This program includes theoretical and practical components so that participants
gain a full understanding of the subject matter and are able to apply what they have learned in the workplace
T OPIC S INCL UDE D IN T HE IN T E NSI V E T R A INING C OURSE
Workplace Health and Safety Legislation
Manual Handling Hazards
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
Characteristics of Manual Handling Tasks
Safe Handling Techniques
Risk Management and Control
BE NE F I T S OF T R A INING
Make yourself aware of OHS/WHS standards
Reduce the chance of work-related injuries and workers compensation claims
Better understand your duty of care to maintain a safe workplace
Be less fatigued at work
PRE REQUISI T E S
There are no pre-requisites or entry for this program.
The target audience for this training is anyone whose job role involves lifting and/or manual handling tasks
Entry does require basic language, literacy and numeracy competence
E X PIR Y DAT E S
Although there is no legislative requirement to update your manual handling training
on a regular basis, it is important to understand that best practice and the legislation changes
over time. If you completed your training over ﬁve years ago, it is advised you
update your training
A DDI T ION A L INS T RUC T IONS
There are currently no further instructions to be undertaken after completion of this course.
In accordance with current course guidelines, students that successfully complete this training course will
have completed the requirement necessary to be issued with a statement of completion
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