Manual Handling Awareness

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Course Length:	4 hours
Course Times:	e.g. 8:00am - 12:00pm (7.45am registration. Finish times may vary depending on group size)
Cost:	$200.00 per participant (+GST)

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 manoeuvrering 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.

Clothing & Footwear

A minimum standard of clothing consisting of long trousers (preferred), short-sleeved shirt and fully enclosed footwear is required. Accrete operates an enclosed shoe site.
Failure to wear the correct clothing or footwear may result in training being refused.

Drug & 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.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites associated with the course. However, if there are any medical concerns they must be discussed with Accrete prior to attending the course.