Safe Manual Handling Training for Warehouse and Logistics Workers

Safe Manual Handling for Warehouse and Logistics Workers

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Safe Manual Handling for Warehouse and L:ogistics Workers Training
Online Self-Paced e-Learning Course 
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely  

This Safe Manual Handling for Warehouse and Logistics Workers course provides workers in warehousing, transport, storage, and logistics environments with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely perform manual handling tasks in the workplace. Warehouse and logistics workers are often involved in lifting, carrying, stacking, loading, unloading, pushing, and moving goods and materials, which can place significant strain on the body if tasks are not carried out correctly.

Course Duration: Up to 3 months

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Course Overview

This Safe Manual Handling for Warehouse and Logistics Workers course focuses on reducing the risk of workplace injuries by teaching participants correct lifting techniques, safe body mechanics, hazard identification, and practical risk control measures in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements. Participants will learn how to safely handle stock, pallets, cartons, and equipment while maintaining correct posture and using mechanical aids where appropriate.

Course Outline

The key areas covered by this course include:

  • Introduction to hazardous manual tasks across warehouse and logistics industry.
  • Workplace health and safety (WHS) responsibilities and legal requirements.
  • Understanding manual handling hazards and common workplace risks.
  • Identifying risk factors associated with lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.
  • Assessing risks and applying suitable control measures.
  • Safe manual handling techniques for general workplace activities.
  • Safe use of mechanical aids, tools, and handling equipment.
  • Applying risk management strategies to reduce manual handling injuries in any work environment.

Course Inclusions

  • Our online self-paced course is built from the ground up by industry subject matter experts.
  • The course is designed to be easy to use, easy to understand and works on multiple devices and platforms.

Certification

Learners who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. In addition, participants will also receive a Certificate of Achievement for Safe Manual Handling for Warehouse and Logistics Workers

National unit of competency: 

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Course Requirements

This is an open entry course with no prerequisite qualifications. To ensure you complete the course successfully, the following entry requirements apply:

Participants must:

  • Be aged 18 years or over
  • Have recent minimum two years of industry experience
  • Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
  • Able to commit to the course duration and time commitment
  • Learners must have access to a computer and the internet
  • Must supply a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
  • Have a valid email account and a telephone with a valid telephone number for learning and assessment communication, support session

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