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No matter what position you hold in the venue you work in, there's a good chance you will have to do some heavy lifting. Whether it's a case of wine, a box of potatoes, or a dining room table, understanding the safety of completing these tasks is important and can save you and your team from a lot of stress and injury. This manual handling training course is designed to help you understand what manual handling is, common tasks that are classified as manual handling, what makes tasks hazardous and the potential impacts these tasks can have on individuals.

Presented by leading chef and Group General Manager of Food Operations at MAdE Establishment, Luke Croston, this online Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) training course is essential no matter what position you hold in the venue you work in, as there is a good chance you will have to do some heavy lifting. Whether it's a case of wine, a box of potatoes, or a dining room table, understanding the safety of completing these tasks is important and can save you and your team from a lot of stress and injury.

What you'll learn in the WHS - Manual handling course

  • Introduction to manual handling
  • Common manual handling hazards and consequences
  • How to identify and assess manual handling hazards
  • How to reduce or eliminate manual handling hazards
  • Correct lifting and carrying techniques
  • How to report manual handling incidents

Who the WHS - Manual handling course is for

This online training course is for anyone looking to improve their manual handling skills and/or working in an environment where they are required to lift, move, push or pull objects.

Meet your instructor

Luke Croston
Luke Croston is the Chef and Creator of Custom Food Solutions at Made Establishment. He focuses on developing methods to maintain restaurant quality products in large volumes.
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