Protect your body through a working life of physical work. Through in-depth video lessons, worked scenarios, common-mistake breakdowns, hands-on exercises and real case studies, you'll learn what really makes a manual task hazardous, how to plan and lift safely, why good technique alone isn't enough, how to use aids and teamwork, and how to design risk out of the job — for warehouses, trades, care, hospitality, cleaning and any role that moves, holds or handles loads.
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What you'll learn
- Recognise what makes a manual task hazardous — far beyond just heavy lifting
- Understand how manual work injures the body, and why there is no single "safe" weight
- Plan, assess and carry out lifts with a neutral spine and safe technique
- Use the hierarchy of control, mechanical aids and teamwork to reduce risk at the source
- Manage repetition, fatigue and vibration, and report early to prevent lasting injury
Syllabus
Understanding Manual Task Risk
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How manual work injures the body
The Principles of Safe Movement
Plan and prepare the task
Safe lifting and lowering technique
Designing Out the Risk
The hierarchy of control and aids
Pushing, pulling, carrying and teamwork
Real Work and Staying Safe Long-Term
Repetition, sustained tasks and fatigue
Reporting, early action and your rights