Workplace safety

Manual handling code of practice

This course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical strategies to safely perform manual handling tasks in line with Australian safety legislation

Self-paced online moduleSCORM, Rise 360 or hostedScenario-basedCertificate of completionLegislation mapping included

Built for

Who this course is for

Whether you're learning solo or rolling training out across a whole team, the course fits.

All employees

The foundations everyone needs to work safely and respectfully.

People leaders & managers

Modelling behaviour, spotting risk early and responding well.

HR and people & culture

Policies, procedures and prevention in practice.

Small businesses without a compliance team

Practical, ready-to-run training that meets the obligation.

Outcomes

What your team will learn

Define manual handling and identify tasks that pose injury risks.

Recognise common injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) resulting from poor manual handling.

Apply safe handling techniques and ergonomic principles.

Understand their legal responsibilities under WHS legislation.

Contribute to creating a safer work environment through consultation and proper reporting.

Curriculum

Inside the course

Definition and real-world examples (e.g., lifting boxes, pushing trolleys).

Why it matters: injury prevention and productivity.

Case scenario: Jane in the warehouse.

Make it yours.

Your policies, your scenarios, your branding — three customisation levels, from logo and terminology to fully tailored media and role-based learning paths. Typical turnaround: 5–15 business days.

We are educators, not legal advisors. Our modules help your organisation meet its obligations; they are not legal advice on breaches or incidents. Legislation may apply differently across industries — modules are reviewed by experts in WHS, HR, privacy and psychological safety and updated when national legislation changes.

Train your team this week.

Quoted per teamManual handling code of practice