About this training
Manual tasks can involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or holding loads, with risks shaped by repetition, force, posture and the working environment. Awareness training helps workers look beyond lifting technique alone and recognise when a task, piece of equipment or work arrangement needs review before the job proceeds.
Share examples of routine tasks, available handling aids and any concerns raised by your workforce. Safety Training Finder connects employers with providers to discuss relevant awareness training. You can request workplace examples or equipment demonstrations, but the actual provider must confirm suitable content, delivery options, availability and credentials before booking.
Training objectives
- Recognise risk factors in everyday manual tasks
- Identify opportunities to redesign hazardous manual tasks
- Select handling aids for further workplace assessment
- Report handling concerns through workplace consultation processes
Topics covered
- Force, repetition and awkward postures
- Load characteristics and handling environments
- Task redesign and mechanical aids
- Lifting and carrying principles
- Pushing and pulling considerations
- Reporting discomfort and task concerns
Who should attend
- Workers who lift or move loads
- Supervisors planning physically demanding work
- WHS teams reviewing manual task risks
Relevant industries
Delivery options to request
Onsite at your workplace
Share your venue, access requirements and the tasks you want considered so a provider can assess suitability.
Online learning
Ask about content, accessibility, assessment and learner support for dispersed teams.
Virtual instructor-led
Discuss live sessions across sites, including time zones, connectivity and participant numbers.
Delivery availability must be confirmed for the actual course and location.
Benefits to your organisation
- Broader awareness of risks beyond lifting technique
- More informed discussions about task design improvements
- Shared language for reporting manual task concerns
- Clearer consideration of handling aids and alternatives
Group and bulk training
You can request group awareness training around shared manual tasks, with suitability and availability confirmed by the provider.
For large workforces, discuss cohort numbers, task differences and scheduling with the provider before confirming a bulk booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does this awareness training replace a manual task risk assessment?+
No. Awareness training can support recognition and reporting of manual task hazards, but it does not replace assessment of your actual work. Confirm session availability, relevant provider credentials and proposed content directly with the organisation delivering the training.
Can we include our own equipment and handling tasks?+
You can request discussion of your equipment, loads and work areas so examples reflect everyday tasks. The actual provider must confirm whether this is suitable, whether the requested session is available and which credentials support the proposed activities.
Is this awareness training focused only on lifting?+
The proposed focus includes pushing, pulling, carrying, repetition and awkward postures as well as lifting principles. Ask the actual provider to confirm the final scope, session availability and relevant credentials, including any limitations on demonstrations or workplace advice.