Outdoor Worker Safety - Manual Handling
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Outdoor Worker Safety - Manual Handling

Channel 1 Creative Media
Updated Aug 30, 2019

Course Overview

Manual handling injuries and illnesses can occur suddenly or over a long period. While they may not be as graphic as many other workplace injuries, they are certainly just as debilitating.

Learning Objectives

By completing this eLearning program, you will learn:

  • That you could be doing damage to your musculoskeletal system without knowing
  • The value of good habits
  • The common causes of a manual handling injury
  • Risk assessment and ways of reducing risk in the workplace

Workplace Health and Safety is about preventing accidents in the workplace and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to work in a hazard free and safe environment.

One third of all workers compensation claims in Australia are manual handling related. This would suggest that this training tool, is essential viewing.

Target Audience

All outdoor workers