Workplace safety

Safe Manual Handling

Develop practical awareness of safe manual handling for everyday workplace tasks. This online workplace course is not nationally accredited. Preparation and refresher learning does not replace required accredited training, assessment or a High Risk Work Licence.

WORKPLACE SAFETY

Recognise the risks. Plan the task. Handle with care.

Build a practical understanding of manual handling in mining and civil construction. Explore how to recognise hazardous tasks, assess the load and work environment, choose suitable controls, and report concerns before the next task begins.

  • Online course
  • 5 learning modules + quiz
  • Mining and civil construction examples

Who this course is for

Workers, new starters, supervisors and team leaders in mining and civil construction who want a clearer understanding of manual handling risks and workplace procedures.

A clearer approach to manual handling

A learning pathway through the course topics, not a substitute for a task-specific risk assessment.

What you will learn

  1. Recognise

    Tasks, hazards and responsibilities

    • Recognise manual handling hazards linked to force, posture, repetition and the work environment.

  2. Assess

    Load, task and surroundings

    • Assess the load, task, equipment, work area and work systems before handling materials.

  3. Control

    Suitable controls and equipment

    • Explain the hierarchy of control and why higher-level controls deserve consideration first.
    • Identify the role of SOPs, suitable equipment, PPE, route planning and assistance.

  4. Review

    Report, consult and improve

    • Describe how reporting, consultation and review support better manual handling decisions.

About this learning resource

Online learning resource. Workplace instruction and practical competence checks remain separate.

This online course develops understanding of manual handling. It does not replace workplace induction, task-specific instruction or a practical assessment of competence.

Course questions

Who is this course for?

The course is written for workers, new starters, supervisors and team leaders in mining and civil construction.

What does the course cover?

It covers manual handling hazards, risk assessment, control options, task preparation and equipment use, followed by reporting and consultation.

Does it include practical workplace assessment?

The online package contains learning activities, knowledge checks and a quiz. A supervised practical workplace assessment is not part of the package.

Will I use workplace examples?

Yes. The lessons use mining and civil construction tasks to explore loads, routes, equipment, procedures and reporting.

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Course by AUFIWI

AUFIWI provides online learning resources in workplace safety, licence-theory preparation and Australian citizenship test preparation. This course focuses on manual handling risks, task preparation and workplace communication.

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