Manual tasks
HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
Group booking · five or more · lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying
Five or more staff · quote on request
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely is the unit for workplaces where the job involves lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying or holding. It is used in aged care, warehousing, hospitality, construction support and similar roles.
Groups of five or more. We can train on your floor so the tasks match your trolleys, residents or stock. Quote on request.
What you’ll learn
- Spot hazardous manual tasks before they cause injury
- Prepare the load, the path and the team
- Use safer techniques and mechanical aids
- Report hazards and take part in workplace risk controls
Entry requirements
Prerequisite: none.
You must be able to take part in practical moving tasks at a pace that is safe for you. Tell us about injuries before class so we can adjust.
Course duration
Usually a half day for a dedicated group, depending on how many workplace tasks we include.
Course delivery
Five or more staff at your workplace or Tweed Heads South. Best delivered on site so we use your equipment.
Units
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
Certificate renewal
Refresh when the job or equipment changes, or as your WHS procedure requires. Many sites retrain every two to three years.
Assessment
Knowledge questions plus practical demonstration of preparing and completing manual tasks using safer techniques.
Learner rights
Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of ABC Licence Training RTO 3399. See the student handbook for rights, complaints and refunds.