Manual Handling

Provide basic skills for Disability and Aged Care Support workers in manual handling to take care of customers and keep themselves safe. Includes use of equipment ie hoists, wheelchairs.

Suitable for new staff and for existing staff to maintain skills and meet skill requirements.

Assess participant’s skill and knowledge in manual handling.

Duration:

3 hours

Delivery:

Classroom

Capability Assessment

Practical assessment – using equipment

Topics include:

  • Definitions of manual handling
  • Legal responsibilities
  • Tasks involving manual handling
  • Your body
  • Exercises
  • Risks and manual handling techniques
  • Manual handling risk assessment
  • Practical demonstrations
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