Course Outline:

This course will enable learners to demonstrate essential knowledge and skills required to effectively and safely carry out manual handling tasks

 

Includes:

HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

 

Manual Handling Course Content:

• Risk Management process for manual tasks

• Risk factors and potential sources of risk of hazardous manaul tasks such as, repetition, forces on the body, postures, vibration, systems of work

• Types of manual handling activities and the types of injuries that can result

• Function of the human body including: nasic function of the spine, body postures, types of mucles, priniples of levers

• Manual techniques that support work practices such as: preparing the load, preparing the environment, propers lifting technieq, maintaing neutral spine when lifitng and carrying, centre of gravity, body postures

• Mechanical Aids, tools and equipment

 

Mode of Delivery:

This course consists of blended learning with initial theory and required knowledge delivered online at the learner's pace followed by a 1-day face to face workshop/classroom learning to complete practical elements and final assessment.

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Who Should Attend?

Any personnel who is required to carry out manual handling tasks

 

Refresher Training:

Industry recommendation and best practice recommend high voltage switching refresher training be completed at intervals not exceeding 2 - 3 years.

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Is this course Nationally Accredited?

Yes