I want my learner to be able to:

• Describe the relevance and application of WHS legislation to workers performing manual tasks in their role;
• Discuss their and their employer’s responsibilities for ensuring that manual tasks are completed in a safe manner in the workplace;
• Identify the types of injury that can occur from incorrect performance of manual tasks;
• Describe the risk management process in relation to manual tasks;
• Implement control strategies by avoiding or re-engineering risky activities, and/or determining the best technique to use;
• Define manual tasks and identify activities that involve manual tasks in their workplace;
• Identify manual task risk factors that can result in injury;
• Follow safe procedures, appropriate reporting procedures and locate further information about specific procedures for manual tasks.