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Looking to improve your workplace safety culture? Our expert-led manual handling training is designed to help your employees stay safe, reduce injury risks, and build confidence when performing physical tasks. Our tailored manual handling courses equip your team with safe manual handling techniques they can apply immediately.
Ready to equip your workforce with safe manual handling skills? Our team is ready to help you!
Back strains, knee sprains, and dropped loads aren’t just bad luck. They’re common results of poor manual handling at work. The good news? These incidents are highly predictable, preventable, and often more costly than you realise.
We deliver manual handling and lifting training that’s hands-on, fully interactive, and tailored to your workplace environment — no boring lectures or generic theory.
Need assistance? Call 1300 391 947 or fill out our contact form to learn more about our practical, high-impact training sessions.
$3500
What it includes:
We make it easy to book manual handling training for your team with our simplified 3-step process — designed for businesses seeking reliable, results-driven workplace manual handling training.
Fill out the form above, and our team will be in touch within 2 hours or by the next business day if submitted after hours. Our moving and handling specialists will take time to understand your business, workforce challenges, and safety goals.
We offer an on-site visit to evaluate current manual handling techniques, lifting practices, workstation layouts, and equipment usage. We identify key risks and provide expert guidance on implementing safe manual handling techniques that align with your team’s day-to-day tasks.
We deliver practical manual handling training tailored to your workplace setting, ensuring your team learns in the exact environment they operate in. The manual handling benefits in the workplace go far beyond compliance. Our training empowers employees to move more confidently, reduce physical strain, and contribute to a safer, more productive work environment.
Improper lifting and poor technique remain among the leading causes of common workplace injuries. But with the right manual lifting training, these risks are entirely preventable.
Our accredited manual handling training is designed to address these challenges by teaching your team safe manual handling techniques that reduce strain, prevent injury, and build confidence in everyday tasks.
Being able to carry heavy loads is only half the battle. Knowing the safest, most effective way to do so is where true workplace safety begins. With proper manual handling training, your team can implement safe manual handling techniques that protect their health and improve productivity.
Our manual lifting training significantly reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries by teaching employees how to lift, carry, push, and pull loads safely. Fewer injuries mean lower workers’ compensation claims, fewer lost workdays, and more favourable insurance terms.
Stay ahead of workplace safety regulations with our tailored, up-to-date manual handling safety training for employees. Whether you’re seeking to maintain compliance in warehousing, healthcare, construction, or hospitality, our programs meet legal obligations for manual handling safety.
Employees trained in workplace manual handling training move more confidently and efficiently. This leads to reduced time lost due to injury or improper technique, ultimately resulting in a stronger and more resilient workforce.
Our hands-on manual handling training builds a culture of safety from the ground up. By engaging your team with real-world scenarios and proven safe manual handling techniques, we help foster proactive thinking that reduces risks and promotes long-term wellbeing.
Our manual handling sessions are driven by qualified instructors, who have decades of combined experience in workplace safety. With a focus on real-world applications, the session will be customised to cover relevant and transferable skills. Address your industry’s unique challenges and empower your workers today.
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Manual handling training teaches employees how to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects in the workplace. It’s essential because improper manual handling techniques are the leading cause of workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and back injuries. Providing manual handling training ensures workplace safety and complies with work health and safety regulations.
If your employees perform any of these activities, manual handling training is essential:
Almost every workplace can benefit from proper manual handling training to prevent injuries and improve efficiency.
Our manual handling training session covers:
Parts of these will be customised to suit the nature of the work commonly done by the employees.
Our standard manual handling training course takes an hour to complete, typically delivered in a single day. The session includes both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises to ensure comprehensive learning.
Our training covers common mechanical aids and lifting equipment including:
We can customise the equipment coverage based on what’s used in your workplace.
The primary manual handling hazards include:
Understanding these risks is crucial for preventing workplace injuries and developing effective control measures.
While legal requirements vary by region, we recommend refresher training every 1-2 years to maintain best practices and ensure compliance. Some industries with higher risk levels may require annual recertification. Regular updates help reinforce proper techniques and address any new workplace challenges or equipment changes.
Reach us at office@ausrehab.com or give us a call at 1300 391 947 for any questions you might have.
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Our manual handling training is designed to benefit a wide range of sectors where physical tasks and repetitive movement are common. This includes warehousing and logistics, manufacturing and construction, healthcare and aged care services, hospitality, retail, and cleaning industries, as well as office environments with frequent lifting, moving, or setup tasks.
Any organisation where staff are required to lift, carry, push, pull, or handle heavy objects will see measurable benefits from implementing manual handling safety training for employees.
Our standard manual handling training in Sydney and NSW is priced at $3,500. This includes:
All training is delivered at your location and adjusted to meet your workforce’s needs, industry requirements, and risk profile.
No, we do not currently offer virtual or online courses. AusRehab specialises in on-site workplace manual handling training, allowing our trainers to deliver practical, real-world instruction tailored to your environment. This approach ensures maximum engagement, relevance, and compliance.
If you’re searching for manual handling training near you, our team services businesses across Sydney and wider NSW with expert, accredited on-site sessions.
Still undecided? That’s why we offer free consultations to assist with taking the first step toward a safer, more productive workspace. Schedule a no-cost consultation with us today.
