Undertake Manual Handling

The MEM11011 Undertake Manual Handling unit applies to lifting and moving materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.

Maximum manual lifting weight is limited to National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) recommendations.

Course Outline

Lift materials manually

• Material weight is determined correctly utilising most appropriate technique, and risks associated with lifting are assessed.

• Lifting techniques are undertaken to National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) and standard operating procedures. Types of movement, methods, storage, height and position are considered.

Move/shift materials manually

•  Appropriate equipment is selected where required.

• Material is placed safely and securely on moving equipment.

• Material is relocated ensuring safety of personnel and security of material.

• Material is unloaded from moving equipment and placed in a safe and secure manner.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

• identifying relevant standards and lifting techniques

• assessing weight of material

• selecting lifting equipment

• working and communicating in teams

• assessing risks

• planning

• reading and interpreting routine information on written job instructions, specifications and standard operating procedures. May include drawings

• following oral instructions

Required Knowledge

• Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

• manual handling techniques

• hazards of incorrect procedures

• NOHSC standards for manual handling

• safe work practices and procedures