Manual Handling Awareness
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| Course Length: | 4 hours | |
| Course Times: | eg: 8.00am - 12:00pm | |
| Cost: | $200.00 per participant (gst inc) | |
Course Overview
This course is designed to highlight the problems associated with manual handling techniques in the workplace and the potential for injury through bad practice. Every day, in every job, we find ourselves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and maneuvering objects - both in the office and outdoors.
Statistically, manual handling injuries account for approximately 40% of all workplace accidents and injuries. This workshop trains participants on how to identify potentially hazardous manual handling tasks and understand techniques to conduct safe manual handling.
A practical scenario is conducted to reinforce the objectives of this course. The practical may be tailored to include real time situations in your workplace environment.
Dress
A minimum standard of clothing consisting of short trousers, sleeved shirt and fully enclosed footwear is required. Failure to wear the correct clothing may result in training being refused.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Alcohol cannot be consumed on Accrete premises. In the opinion of management, if a participant is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, then management shall remove that person from Accrete premises. Notification to the person’s employer may be made if the employer paid for the course.
Prerequisites
If there are any medical concerns they must be discussed with Accrete prior to attending the course.
Key Topics
- Introduction
- Defining Manual Handling
- The Human Body
- History and Legislation
- Safe Manual Handling Techniques
- Manual Handling Injuries
- Hazard Management Process
- Hierarchy of Controls
- PPE
Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.
