This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
Duration
Face to face 2 days
Fees
$210
Delivered on site or offsite
Depending on industry requirements, accessibility and numbers
The course will be delivered via a face to face format in either DNA Kingston Training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities.
Locations of training rooms include: Busselton, Bunbury and Belmont (Perth)
Minimum and maximum participant numbers apply.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks, and then to prepare for and complete those tasks in a safe manner.
This unit applies to all workers involved in manual handling tasks.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The Hazardous manual tasks code of practice applies to this work.
Assessment locations
Assessment maybe at the work place or simulated conditions that replicate operational workplace conditions
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Identify manual tasks involving risk |
Recognise manual tasks that may involve risk to self or others Identify risk factors that make the manual task hazardous Determine the nature and extent of the risk Follow organisation procedures for controlling hazardous manual tasks |
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Prepare for manual tasks |
Prepare workplace layout and environment according to organisation procedures Organise task and workflow appropriately Prepare and package loads for movement, taking account of specific requirements for different materials and organisation procedures Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task Ensure task is within personal capabilities |
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Complete manual tasks |
Use appropriate posture and handlingtechniques to reduce muscle load on exertion Select, adjust and use mechanical aids and handling devices according to manufacturers instructions Pace and schedule tasks according to procedures |
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Contribute to safe work practices |
Identify hazardous manual tasks and report to supervisor according to organisation procedures Follow organisation procedures for reporting symptoms of injury or actual injury to self and others Participate in workplace safety activities and contribute to the improvement of manual tasks Contribute to risk management approach to reduce risks from manual tasks |
Pre-requisite Unit – Entry requirements
Nil
Participants will be required to successfully complete an LLN assessment to confirm numeracy, reading, writing and language skills at least to ACSF Level 3 prior to enrolment into their selected course.
It is a requirements that participants wishing to attend this training be able to:
- enter and exit the work location safely and unaided
- have adequate mobility to be able to enter restricted /darkened work areas
- be able to conduct manual handling activities involving movement of persons
- have adequate mobility, eyesight and hearing to be able to observe their surrounding work area in all directions during activities.
Assessment requirements
Assessment will require a theory component and practical demonstration
Participants will undertake a theory assessment and a practical demonstration. The theory assessment consists of multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions, with a practical demonstration of skills to be observed. The practical assessment requires participants to demonstrate competence of this unit, including conducting CPR for a scenario provided.
Clothing requirements
- Steel cap boots
- Long pants
- Longs sleeve shirt
HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely
- followed legally compliant workplace procedures to prepare for and complete at least 3 different manual tasks relevant to the work role
- contributed to a consultation process about improving manual handling safety
- Learner resources and guides
- Assessment material theory and practical
- Appropriate equipment
- Power points
- Videos
- Protective personal equipment and Hi- Vis Vest, hardhat and other PPE currently used in industry for performing rescues from a live LV panel
- Documentation may include workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications and operation manuals to meet specific site needs of industry.
Learning and assessment materials, along with power points which can be accessed online as required.
Support of face to face Trainer