HLTWHS005
Conduct manual tasks safely
This course covers the knowledge required for workers involved in manual handling tasks to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
Course Content:
Recognise manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others and identify risk factors.
Follow organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual task.
Organise task and workflow appropriately.
Prepare and package loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures.
Use appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion.
Identify hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor according to organisation procedures.
Follow organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others.
Please note: Synergy Education does not provide public courses. However, we do specialise in group, onsite training customised to the operational needs of the organisation.
