Manual Handling

Who Should Attend
Any person who performs an activity that requires the use of force by lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying or otherwise move or restrain an object.

Aim
The aim of this course is to train participants in safe and correct ways for Manual Handling techniques.

Course Outline

• Work Health & Safety Legislation and Definitions
• What is Manual Handling & Hazardous Manual Handling
• Basic Body Parts & Areas of Risk
• Manual Handling Injuries
• Risk Controls
• Safe Lifting Techniques and Demonstration
• Injury Prevention Strategies

Pre Requisite
None

Training Materials
Participants receive a copy of the Manual Handling Power Point presentation and access to the Code of Practice for Hazardous Manual Tasks.

Assessment
Participants will undertake a short theory assessment.

Outcome
Participants who demonstrate competency by successfully completing all assessments will receive a Certificate of Attendance for Manual Handling.

Delivery
The course will be delivered via a face-to-face format in either ASTA training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities available.

Course Schedule
Call 4153 2800 to discuss your options

Duration
2 hours

Investment
$570 per session – maximum participant numbers apply