MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING

TLI107C– Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods

COURSE CONTENT

This course is designed to train the student in safe manual handling practices in a variety of workplaces and situations. Recommended for anybody who manually lifts items during the normal course of a working day, and also for

employers who are employing staff who manually lift items.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• OH&S awareness

• Manual Handling regulations

• Soft tissue damage to the body

• Correct lifting and handling procedures

• Incorrect lifting and handling procedures

• The long term effects of not lifting correctly

• Using aids when lifting

• Minimisation of risk to cause damage

BENEFITS OF TRAINING:

• Reduction of workplace incidents due to incorrect

  handling procedures

• Students awareness of damage to their body

• OH&S issues covered

• Practical training in the correct way of lifting

• Understanding of regulations

• Understanding of the risks of not lifting correctly

• More efficient workforce

• Students awareness of hazards to their body

CERTIFICATION:

Successful participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment.

Skilled Workplace is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 91312)

COURSE DURATION

4 Hours

1 x 4 hour Session

COURSE COSTS

Please call 1300 765 709 for a free quote for your specific workplace requirements.

COURSE LOCATION

Course is conducted at your workplace

BOOKINGS

Ph: 1300 765 709

Fax: 02 9475 4248

Email: paul@skilledworkplace.com.au

TLI107C– SHIFT MATERIALS SAFELY USING MANUAL HANDLING METHODS

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1 Assess risks arising from the relocation of the load   

1.1 Products, goods or materials to be relocated are identified

1.2 Locations for storage are determined and potential routes to be followed are identified

1.3 Effect of load relocation on original load base is predicted

1.4 Points of balance are estimated

1.5 Required clearances are compared to available space and adjustments made

1.6 Effects of moving contents which may be loose, liquid, dangerous or hazardous are considered

1.7 Potential risks in route(s) which may be followed are considered

1.8 Risks to self are identified arising from the required lifting, load carrying, set down or movement of the goods

1.9 Manual handling procedures for lifting, lowering and carrying, pushing and pulling are identified

1.10 Team lifting processes are considered for application

1.11 Appropriate personal protective equipment is worn

2 Plan load relocation         

2.1 Relocation of the load is planned consistent with the code of practice for manual handling

2.2 Process for relocating load is proposed including predicting and planning for potential difficulties

2.3 Proposed process is checked against code of practice and workplace procedures for compliance

3 Relocate load        

3.1 Actions for lifting, lowering and carrying, pulling and pushing a load are in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S requirements

3.2 Applications appropriate for team relocation of load are identified

3.3 Team lifting tasks are coordinated

3.4 Planned process and route are followed

3.5 Relocated materials are set down without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and checked for stability

3.6 Relocation is checked to see that it meets work requirements, with any variance(s) reported

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The Law - Some links to further information Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

NSW - Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 No 40

VIC - Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

SA - http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/index.aspx

ACT - http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1989-18/default.asp

QLD - Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995