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Safe manual handling and lifting

Safe manual handling and lifting

SAFETY TRAINING GUIDE

How to prevent injuries caused by lifting and manual handling.

Topics include:

  • What is manual handling and lifting?
  • What can cause manual handling problems and injuries?
  • Warm up before you start work.
  • How to reduce or eliminate manual handling risks.
  • In the case of an injury, what should you do?

31%* of Australian workplace injuries are from lifting, pushing or pulling objects. This is the single highest cause of workplace injuries in Australia. This guide explains the risks and causes of manual handling and lifting injuries. You’ll also get practical tips and guidelines for your everyday work to help prevent injuries so you can go home at the end of each day safe, fit and healthy.

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Responsible Bronte Smith
Last Update 17/08/2026
Members 16
Onboarding
    • What is manual handling and lifting?
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    • What can cause manual handling problems and injuries?
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    • Warm up before you start work.
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    • How to reduce or eliminate manual handling risks.
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    • In the case of an injury, what should you do?
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