Safe Manual Handling

Poor manual handling is the most significant contributor to workers compensation claims in Australia.
· October 9, 2019
Course
Materials
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Skill Level

Beginner

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Duration

25 Minutes

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Completion

Yes

What's Covered

  • What silica is and where you will find it
  • How silica dust is produced
  • Health risk associated with silica dust
  • The silica dust exposure standards to abide by so that you can operate within the safe zone
  • How to manage hazards associated with silica dust
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Assessments

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Voice Over

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Interactive Activities

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Multi-device Compatible

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Video/Animation

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Resources

What You'll Learn

Common products like bricks and tiles may contain silica. When working with these products, very fine silica dust particles may be produced. If inhaled, there could be serious health consequences.

In this course you will learn about the risks associated with silica dust and the control measures that can be applied.

Written and developed in Australia

Course Writer: Simply eLearning Instructional Writer
Contributor: Simply eLearning Workplace Trainer
Year Produced: 2019
Produced By: Simply eLearning

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Course Includes

  • 1 Lesson
  • Course Certificate