Manual Handling / Ergonomics

Course Details

Course Number: A0012
Duration: ½ day 9am - 1pm

Course Description

To provide participants with an understanding of OHS legislative requirements and to understand the mechanics of the human body, so that work can be performed in a suitable posture and manual handling tasks can be eliminated or performed safely.

Cost

Members: $190
Non Members: $240

Who Should Attend?

Employees involved in performing manual handling tasks and/or who perform computer/keyboard work activities.

Regulatory Requirements

OHS legislation generally requires employers to identify hazards and assess the risks associated with manual handling and ergonomics in their workplace. Subsequent to this process, there is a requirement to implement, monitor and review risk control measures.

An employer has a duty where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate a risk from manual handling to ensure that the persons carrying out the activity are trained in manual handling techniques and team lifting procedures appropriate to the activity.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the main types of manual handling activities in their workplace and apply control measures to minimise the risk of an injury.
• Describe the musculo-skeletal system and the type of injuries that can result.
• Understand Ergonomic principles and demonstrate correct workstation set up.
• Understand and demonstrate correct manual handling techniques.
• Develop an awareness of their responsibilities in the identification of manual handling hazards and the implementation of control measures to manage the risk.

Pre-requisites

Nil.

Completion

Certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the training.

Venue & Date

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