Manual Handling

Manual handling is any activity involving the use of muscular force (or effort) to lift, move, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain any object, including a person or animal.

It covers more than lifting heavy weights and affects more than the back. Manual handling also includes:

• repetitive activity seen in assembly work
• sustained muscle exertion required to restrain or support a load and
• the effort needed to maintain the fixed postures that occur in the back and neck while typing.

This unit of compentency covers identifying, assessing and controlling manual handling risks accross a range of workplaces and industries.   Upon completion of this course you will receive a certificate for the following unit of competency:

Duration:   4 hours

Cost:   the cost of this course is $60

Pre-requisites:  Nil

Delivery:  Classroom based environment

Competencies:  HLTHSE204B Follow Safe manual Handling Practices

Suitable for:   Anyone requiring or interested in learning about safe lifting and moving techniques to minimise the possiblity of injuries.