OHS Manual Handling (V2)

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Overview

This course is essential for anyone exposed to manual handling duties as part of their employment, or who are committed to best practice in safety and risk minimisation. Manual handling is the single biggest cause of workplace injuries!

This course highlights the risk of injury that can result from improper manual handling and provides an overview of safe practices related to manual handling. It is designed as an awareness program and is suitable for all staff who are exposed to manual handling. It may be undertaken as a separate short course, or combined with other courses as part of a broader program of Occupational Health and Safety.

Course Content

On completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Define and understand the importance of safe manual handling;
  • Outline the legal framework and identify your duty in the legislation to ensure a safe workplace for everyone;
  • Identify some common manual handling injuries and know what to do to prevent them in your workplace;
  • Identify some common risks and hazards in your workplace and how to prevent injury;
  • Assess risk and undertake Workplace Consultation.

Duration

1 hour (nominal)