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Work Health and Safety (WHS): Manual Handling and Safe Lifting

Top Rated4.8(33 reviews)

Work Health and Safety (WHS): Manual Handling and Safe Lifting is designed to help workers understand manual handling risks and apply safe lifting and movement techniques in the workplace. The course covers injury risk factors, WHS responsibilities, and practical strategies to reduce strain and prevent musculoskeletal injuries through safer work practices.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the principles of manual handling and how they apply to everyday workplace tasks.
  • Identify common risk factors and mechanisms that lead to manual handling injuries.
  • Apply correct lifting, carrying, and movement techniques to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Recognise workplace roles and responsibilities under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.
  • Assess personal manual handling practices and develop practical strategies to improve safety.
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Modules

  • Fundamentals of Manual Handling in the Workplace
  • Common Risks and How Manual Handling Injuries Occur
  • Correct Techniques for Safe Lifting and Movement
  • WHS Obligations and Workplace Roles
  • Personal Risk Review and Action Planning for Safer Handling
  • Summary
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Top reviews

WA

Wayne

User fromcare-learning

5

Excellent!

Posted on 13/07/2026

LU

Lucy

User fromcare-learning

5

Great course

Posted on 25/06/2026

BI

billy

User fromcare-learning

5

AWESOME!

Posted on 05/07/2026

WA

Wayne

User fromcare-learning

5

Excellent!

Posted on 13/07/2026

LU

Lucy

User fromcare-learning

5

Great course

Posted on 25/06/2026

BI

billy

User fromcare-learning

5

AWESOME!

Posted on 05/07/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers manual handling principles, common injury risks, safe lifting and movement techniques, WHS responsibilities, and practical strategies to reduce injury risk in healthcare workplaces.

Yes, a certificate of completion is provided once you successfully finish the course.

You can enrol by logging in to your Care Learning account. New users can create an account at care-learning.com using their email address.

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, support staff, and anyone involved in manual handling tasks within healthcare or allied health settings.