Professional Short Courses
Manual Handling
Risk-aware handling principles to support safer lifting, movement and workplace practice.
Suitable forRoles involving routine physical handling tasks.
Course overview
About the course
Roles involving routine physical handling tasks.
Who it's for
- Staff who lift, carry, push or pull as part of their role
- Teams reducing handling-related injury risk
- Employers meeting workplace safety expectations
What you'll learn
- How handling injuries happen and how to reduce risk
- Safer lifting, carrying and team-handling principles
- When to stop, reassess or use equipment
- Applying good practice in real workplace tasks
What you'll take away
Safer day-to-day handling practice
Greater awareness of personal and team risk
Clearer compliance with workplace handling expectations
Frequently asked questions
Is this only for warehouse roles?
No. It applies wherever people move loads, including care, retail, facilities and community settings.
Will this include practical demonstration?
Practical elements are typically included. Confirm the current format when you register.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply for this course or contact us if you have questions.