This course seeks to provide appropriate training for employees and managers in the form of a Manual Handling Awareness Program. It is designed to assist organisations that are implementing OHS strategies in accordance with the OHS Regulation and National Code of Practice. The outcome is aimed at creating awareness in staff when dealing with any workplace manual handling task in an effort to prevent manual handling injuries.

Designed For

This awareness course is designed for employees and senior managers in an organisation.

Content

The topics covered in this course include:

• Legislation and Code of Practice relating to manual handling
• The human body and manual handling (in brief)
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Risk control and prevention

Award

A certificate of attendance will be issued at the completion of the course.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Identify and apply management strategies for dealing with manual handling in the workplace
• Describe the legislation and code of practice relating to manual handling
• Understand the relationship between the body and manual handling
• Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment
• Apply knowledge of control measures for manual handling risks

Duration of Course

Half day 9.00am - 1.15pm

Course Fee (GST Free)

Fee Member AUD $130
Fee Non Member AUD $165

Course Venue

AFEI
Level 2, 97-99 Bathurst St
Sydney   NSW   2000

Other Details

Fee includes morning tea and course materials.

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