HLTWHS005

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.