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Purpose
Manual handling is an often neglected area of safe work practices despite the fact that incorrect and unsafe manual handling practices amount to more than one third of all work related injuries. This translates into a massive human cost, compensation cost and loss of productivity. On completion of this course participants will gain an understanding of the legal requirements for manual handling, apply sound manual handling techniques and performance of the four stage approach.
Customization
All workplaces and activities differ so this course can be customized for your organizations needs. Contact Loadwise Aust. for further information and training package development.
Pre requisite
There are no pre requisites for the Manual Handling Course.
Course Content
The training plan is based on a Unit of Competency from the TLI107 Transport and Logistics Training Package within the Australian Qualification Training Framework (AQTF):
TLID107C Shift Materials Safely using manual handling methods
As the Manual Handling course content depends on industry and work practices the content varies. However as a guide:
Legislation in the workplace – OHS Act; Regulations and Code of Practice.
Body Mechanics – recognize muscle compensation in bad manual handling; correctly stabilize to twist; lift and lower; pre and post stretching and working posture and position.
Four approach to manual handling – Risk identification; risk assessment; risk control and evaluation.
Housekeeping standards required in the workplace - site layout & obstacles.
Case Study Overviews
Certification
Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with an Loadwise Australia certificate/Statement of Attainment in Manual Handling.
Duration
3.5 hrs depending on your requirements.
Maximum Participants
12 persons
Cost
Canberra
AUD $150 per person
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