Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common workplace claim in Australia. Most of them are preventable.
Sore backs, repetitive strain, and poor lifting habits don't just hurt workers — they drive your workers comp premiums up and your productivity down. This module covers your legal obligations under the WHS Act 2011 and the Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, correct manual lifting technique, workstation setup for desk-based workers, safe equipment use, and how to identify and report ergonomic hazards before they become injuries.
Legal framework: WHS Act 2011 and Hazardous Manual Tasks Code
Safe lifting technique — the 7-step approach
Workstation ergonomics for desk-based workers
Safe use of trolleys, pallet jacks, and lifting equipment
Team lifting coordination
Hazard identification, reporting, and the Hierarchy of Controls
Certificate of completion included
Please note — the module will be delivered within 24 hours of receiving payment OR 48 hours after branding information is received.
Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common workplace claim in Australia. Most of them are preventable.
Sore backs, repetitive strain, and poor lifting habits don't just hurt workers — they drive your workers comp premiums up and your productivity down. This module covers your legal obligations under the WHS Act 2011 and the Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, correct manual lifting technique, workstation setup for desk-based workers, safe equipment use, and how to identify and report ergonomic hazards before they become injuries.
Legal framework: WHS Act 2011 and Hazardous Manual Tasks Code
Safe lifting technique — the 7-step approach
Workstation ergonomics for desk-based workers
Safe use of trolleys, pallet jacks, and lifting equipment
Team lifting coordination
Hazard identification, reporting, and the Hierarchy of Controls
Certificate of completion included
Please note — the module will be delivered within 24 hours of receiving payment OR 48 hours after branding information is received.
