Course Overview

Most jobs involve performing some form of manual task, such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, or carrying. While many of these tasks are routine, some can pose a risk of musculoskeletal injury if not managed appropriately.

This course provides participants with practical guidance on managing risks associated with hazardous manual tasks in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and the Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks. It explains how to apply the risk management process—hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control—to tasks involving physical exertion, repetitive movements, or awkward postures.

Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) have a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers are not exposed to hazardous manual task risks. This includes providing information, instruction, training, and supervision. This course supports that obligation by building awareness and understanding among workers and supervisors of the factors that contribute to manual task injuries and the ways those risks can be reduced or eliminated.

Body stressing remains the leading cause of lost-time injury claims in Western Australia, according to WorkCover WA. Completing this course helps organisations address one of the most persistent and costly safety challenges in the workplace—manual task injuries.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what is meant by the term "manual tasks" and how certain tasks can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries.

• Develop an awareness of the legal duties related to hazardous manual tasks under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) and supporting regulations.

• Apply the principles outlined in the Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks to identify, assess, and control risks associated with manual tasks.

On Completion

On successful completion of this course, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.

 Other Information

This course is delivered on-site for organisations as in-house training

At a Glance

Price
Group Booking $1375

Duration
1/2 Day

Dates
As Requested

Locations
Level 17, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA

Level 1, 484 Albany Highway, Victoria Park

In-house training can be delivered at your workplace and or by video conferencing for regional areas