SHIFT MATERIALS SAFELY USING MANUAL HANDLING METHODS – TLID0020
After successfully completing this course applicants will have completed off-the-job training during which the following key theoretical and practical competencies were covered in relation to Manual Handling:
- Explain how manual handling injuries are sustained
- Outlines types of manual handling injuries and the symptoms to look out for
- Explain the risks associated with manual handling
- Describe the controls used to reduce the risk’s associated with manual handling
- Describe how to determine your lifting capability
- Identify methods to determine the weight of a load before lifting
- Understand good lifting techniques
Course Outcomes
- Identify and assess products, goods or materials to be relocated for the appropriate method of relocation
- Identify locations for storage and potential routes to be followed
- Consider effects of moving contents
- Consider Potential Risks
- Identify manual handling procedures
- Plan the relocation of the load consistent with the code of practice for manual handling
- Perform actions for lifting, lowering, carrying and pulling and pushing a load in accordance with workplace procedures and OH&S requirements
- Identify applications for team relocation
- Set down relocated materials without damage to goods, personnel or equipment and check for stability
All successful applicants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment:
Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods – TLID0020
