This practical Manual Handling (Hazardous Manual Tasks) training is delivered by an experienced Occupational Therapist and aims to assist workers in reducing the risk of injuries related to exposure to hazardous manual tasks.

Duration

3 hours

Cost

$150.00 per person (GST free)

Manual Handling (Hazardous Manual Tasks) Course Details

Anatomy

• An overview of the structures of the back
• How the back works
• The potential for injury

Posture

• Understanding the "S" - Curve
• Good posture VS bad posture
• The role of posture in manual handling

Stretching

• The use of stretching in preparation for manual handling tasks
• Practising stretching techniques

Risk assessment

• What is manual handling?
• Identifying manual handling risks in the workplace
• Applying risk management - "Identify, Assess, Control"

Practical techniques

• Applying a risk assessment approach to a work-related manual handling problem
• Practising correct lifting techniques

Video Presentation

Delivery

Training is delivered face to face.

Award and Recognition

Successful participants will be awarded with a Statement of Attendance.