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Outdoor Worker Safety - Lifting and Carrying
Channel 1 Creative Media
Updated Mar 25, 2025
What you'll learn
- Identify correct lifting techniques
- Demonstrate proper body positioning
- Utilize core stabilizing muscles
- Assess manual handling risks
Course Description
Course Overview
Back strains and sprains are often caused by incorrect lifting techniques. This video based eLearning program is a clear, concise, step by step approach to lifting and carrying.
Learning Objectives
By completing this eLearning program, you will learn:
- What is a balance circle?
- How it can help to minimise injury
- The importance of body positioning, spine stability and contraction of the core stabilising muscles
- Which muscles to use through the lift
One third of all workers compensation claims in Australia are manual handling related. Lifting and carrying makes up a substantial percentage of manual handling in the workplace. This self-paced training program is a perfect addition to your induction process and/or a great refresher program.
Target Audience
All outdoor workers
