Manual handling basics

Learn about the basics of manual handling, employers OHS obligations, and injury prevention steps.

Manual handling basics workshop

Injuries caused by hazardous manual handling continue to be the most common cause of injury in Victorian workplaces. This video recording of the Manual handling basics workshop has been created to help employers:

learn more about hazardous manual handling and the causes of musculoskeletal disorders
understand their OHS obligations
implement a risk management approach to preventing injuries from hazardous manual handling

Watch this video to increase your knowledge of manual handling.

Webinar recorded 30 June 2024

Webinar disclaimer

This webinar contains general information and is provided for guidance purposes only. It does not constitute professional (including legal) advice or replace employers' training obligations under relevant laws (including the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)).

WorkSafe Victoria accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from you relying on the information contained in this webinar and makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, currency or reliability of this information. The information contained in this webinar is current as at 30 June 2024.

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Manual handling basics