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HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

In this course, you will learn how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, prepare for and conduct these tasks safely. You will learn how to identify manual tasks involving risk, prepare for manual tasks, complete manual tasks and contribute to safe work practices.

This course is suitable for individuals who complete manual handling tasks.

  • Core Units:

    1. HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely

    The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies to this work.

    Elements:

    1. Identify manual tasks involving risk

    • 1.1 Recognise manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others.

    • 1.2 Identify risk factors that make the manual task hazardous.

    • 1.3 Determine the nature and extent of the risk.

    • 1.4 Follow organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual tasks.

    2. Prepare for manual tasks

    • 2.1 Prepare workplace layout and environment according to organisation procedures.

    • 2.2 Organise task and workflow appropriately.

    • 2.3 Prepare and package loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures.

    • 2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task.

    • 2.5 Ensure task is within personal capabilities.

    3. Complete manual tasks

    • 3.1 Use appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion.

    • 3.2 Select, adjust and use mechanical aids and handling devices according to manufacturers instructions.

    • 3.3 Pace and schedule tasks according to procedures.

    4. Contribute to safe work practices

    • 4.1 Identify hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor according to organisation procedures.

    • 4.2 Follow organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others.

    • 4.3 Participate in workplace safety activities and contribute to the improvement of manual tasks.

    • 4.4 Contribute to risk management approach to reduce risks from manual tasks.

    1. Complete the Pre-Course Quiz 

    Non-completion of the pre-course quiz will result in a non-pass).

    This quiz will be given to you after enrolment.

  • Face-to-face and self-study required.

    • Full Course: 7 hours

    • Kent Town

  • Individual Cost*:

    • $120

    A minimum of 2 participants is required for class to commence.

  • Course content is available through our online study platform.

    Hard copies of materials can be purchased.

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