Undertake Manual Handling

 

Why the Training?

One in three injuries to Australian workers is caused by manual handling, with inexperienced and untrained workers at greatest risk. Workplace Health and Safety Legislation requires that all employers and employees have a shared responsibility to have safe systems of work and safe work practices in place.

Manual handling injuries are not limited to those sustained by lifting or carrying heavy loads. A person can be injured when handling objects in a variety of ways including pulling, pushing, holding or restraining. Good posture and lifting techniques can help reduce the risks, but research indicates that making changes to workplace design and appropriate training is the most effective way to prevent a manual handling injury.

 

What we provide

This nationally recognised course is designed to ensure all participants are aware of job planning and risk assessment process, correct lifting techniques, mechanical aids for lifting and moving loads, and government guidance on maximum weight recommendations.

The training course covers:

·      How to carry out a risk assessment regarding manual handling.
·      How to plan and lay out the workplace considering manual handling related tasks.
·      Minimising risk through evaluation.
·      How to lift and carry to minimise strain.
·      Guidelines for safe lifting, lowering and other manual handling procedures.
·      Equipment which can reduce manual handling operations.

 

What you get.

On satisfactory completion of the course students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment plus a wallet card outlining the qualification.

We manage our client’s qualification in the respect that approximately six weeks prior to their certification expiry, if applicable, we forward a reminder notice to the participant. We will also provide their employer with a Workplace Report outlining staff training history.