Manual Handling

Ensure your staff understand the essential techniques for safe manual handling to prevent workplace injuries and ensure the well-being of all employees.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

N/A

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia, New Zealand, Global Best Practice

Course Format

Structured Learning, Accelerated Learning and ShortBurst options

Duration

Depending on format, between 5 - 40 minutes

Manual handling covers a wide range of workplace activities and repetitive tasks.

Many jobs involve some form of manual handling, but not all manual handling is hazardous or involves the risk of an injury.

Every organisation has responsibilities regarding the correct manual handling procedures, to prevent injury (including MSD) in the workplace. Training in this area teaches staff how to prevent injuries as a result of repetitive tasks and how to identify signs of injury.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Manual Handling course is designed to help participants identify hazardous manual handling tasks, prevent injuries, and understand the responsibilities of both employers and employees in minimising workplace risks. The course covers proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and moving objects to reduce the likelihood of injury and maintain a safe working environment. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course promotes effective manual handling practices to safeguard the health and well-being of everyone in the workplace.

NOTE: This course is NOT an accredited training course, however can form part of an organisation’s broader Health and Safety training program.

This course is designed to give learners a general understanding of Manual Handling. Please submit an enquiry on how we can customise this course to suit your staff and organisation.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of manual handling techniques to reduce injury
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Key modules

  • What is manual handling?
  • When is manual handling a problem?
  • What kind of injuries can result from manual handling?
  • Duties of Employers and Employees
  • Consulting your Employees
  • Hazardous manual handling
  • How can manual handling be prevented?

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • what manual handling is and what injuries can result from manual handling;
  • the duties of employers and employees;
  • what sorts of manual handling is hazardous;
  • how incorrect manual handling affects the body;
  • how musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) can be prevented;
  • the measures in place to control the risk of MSD;
  • how to select and use appropriate manual handling techniques; and
  • how to use risk controls such as mechanical aids and safe systems of work.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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