Fundamentals of Manual Handling

 Welcome to Fundamentals of Manual Handling  – an essential course designed to help you learn how move, lift, and handle people, animals and objects safely and confidently..

 In this course, you will learn:
- What is Manual Handling?
- Why we do MHT?
- Hazardous Manual Tasks
- Health and Physical Hazards
- How to prevent injuries
- Proper Lifting
 
Whether you're new to work or looking to refresh your skills, this training will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to perform your duties safely, respectfully, and in line with best practice and workplace safety regulations.

  • 68 learners

    Enrolled

  • 1 hour

    Course duration

    📌 Why Enrol in Manual Handling Training?

    Manual handling tasks - such as lifting, transferring, and supporting residents - are part of daily life in aged care.  However, when done incorrectly, they can lead to serious injuries like musculoskeletal disorders, which are among the most common workplace injuries in Australia.

    Enrolling in a Manual Handling Training course helps ensure that you:

    Understand and apply safe techniques to protect yourself and the people you care for


    Comply with legal requirements and industry best practices
    Improve your confidence and reduce the risk of injury or workplace incidents

    What We Offer

    What's included in this online course?

    A step-by-step guide

    We will help you gain knowledge on the general aspects of manual handling. This is the usual pre-requisite knowledge required before attending our practical group / 1:1 training

    Study at your own pace

    You can enroll in this course whenever you want, and study at your own time and pace.

    Unique learning experience

    You will not learn just by watching many hours of videos. We are offering interactive courses with different media and quizzes, to improve your knowledge.

    Eagle WorkSafe Institute

    ​The Eagle WorkSafe Institute is the dedicated training division of Eagle Physiocare, committed to enhancing workplace safety and health through specialized education. Focusing on sectors like aged care, disability services, and general industry, the Institute offers practical, evidence-based training programs including manual handling, ergonomics, and occupational health education. These courses are designed to help organizations meet their legal obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and corresponding state legislation, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of safety. By leveraging the clinical expertise of Eagle Physiocare’s physiotherapists, the Eagle WorkSafe Institute delivers training that is both informative and directly applicable to real-world workplace scenarios.

    For more information about Eagle Physiocare please go to eaglephysiocare.com
    Patrick Jones - Course author
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