Manual Handling Part 1 in Aged Care
AU$49.00
Course Duration: 20 mins
Accessible for: 31 days
In this course, you’ll discover how mastering safe and effective manual handling techniques can prevent injuries and reduce pain. We’ll begin by defining manual handling and exploring the relevant legislation. Next, we’ll examine how the risk management framework fulfils our legal obligations. You’ll then learn to use risk assessment tools and apply the hierarchy of control. And lastly, we’ll cover key biomechanical principles—like optimising body mechanics for safe lifting—and wrap up with practical safety tips you can apply immediately.
After this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Define manual handling and explain the legislation governing safe practices in aged care.
- Describe the risk management framework and how it ensures compliance with legal obligations for hazardous manual tasks.
- Utilise risk assessment tools and apply the hierarchy of control to identify and mitigate risks associated with manual handling.
- Apply biomechanical principles and practical safety tips to perform lifts and movements that prevent injury and promote effective manual handling.
- E-learn (20 min)
- 4 resources:
- Lifting, pushing and pulling (manual tasks) – Safe Work Australia website
- Work Health & Safety Act
- Code of practice
- Aged Care: Safety Basics – Common Hazards and Risks in Aged Care
- Certificate of completion
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