Course Description
This course is designed to empower you to take control of the risks and hazards involved in your workplace related to manual handling.
Every workplace involves manual tasks of some form, even simply typing on a keyboard at a desk. Any manual task comes with inherent risks, but these risks can be identified and controlled to allow for the greatest safety for all workers.
Created for Australia workplaces, this course gives an overview of the legal responsibilities and duties of all members of the workforce.
This course is relevant for any employer or employee.
Course Topics
The following topics are covered in this online course:
- Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- The Musculoskeletal System
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Risk Factors of Hazardous Manual Tasks
- Health and Safety Duties in Relation to Hazardous Manual Tasks
- The Risk Management Process
- Reporting Mechanisms for Workplace Injury and Compensation Claims
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Assessment
This course includes a number of small quizzes throughout, designed to confirm your knowledge of the topics covered.
