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Manual handling basics

Want to make your workplace safer? Our independent expert-led workshop explains manual handling and provides practical tools and advice to help you prevent injuries.

Manual handling basics workshop

Hazardous manual handling continues to be the most common cause of injury in Victorian workplaces.

Manual handling basics is a free education program helping Victorian employers who manage occupational health and safety (OHS) in small to medium businesses. Get practical tools to prevent injuries, improve safety and support a more productive workplace.

What you’ll get

The online workshop helps you:

improve your knowledge about hazardous manual handling and musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. sprains and strains, back injuries, soft-tissue injuries, hernias, chronic pain)
understand your OHS responsibilities
learn how to do a risk assessment
implement a simple risk management approach to prevent manual handling injuries in your workplace
spot the early warning signs of an injury from hazardous manual handling
access free support tools and information
keep your workplace safe.

Hear from an independent expert in ergonomics and safety, who can provide advice and feedback about managing the risks of hazardous manual handling in your workplace.

Workshop benefits

By attending the workshop you can:

feel confident to identify and prevent hazardous manual handling
improve productivity and reduce absenteeism in your workplace
help retain and attract workers through your commitment to safety
gain peace of mind that you’re supporting a safe place to work.

Eligibility

The workshops are designed for Victorian:

employers, managers and supervisors with OHS responsibilities
small and medium-sized businesses (1-199 employees), including full-time, part-time and casual workers.

Registration

To register please select the registration link for the date you want to attend. Please note, places for each session are limited and restricted to eligible applicants only.

Workshop dates

Date	Time	Location	Registration link
Thursday 13 November 2025-	9 am – 12 pm	Microsoft Teams	Register now
Tuesday 18 November 2025	1:30 pm – 4:30 pm	Microsoft Teams	Register now
Wednesday 26 November 2025	9 am – 12 pm	Microsoft Teams	Register now

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Manual handling basics