17459demonstrateandapplyknowledgeofsafemanualhandling.docVIP

Title Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe manual handling practices in the workplace Level 2 Credits 3 Purpose This unit standard is for people who require basic knowledge and skills for the manual handling of goods in the workplace. People credited with this unit standard are able, in the workplace, to: demonstrate knowledge of types of manual handling risks; describe injury risk reduction measures for manual handling; use safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids; and use safe manual handling practices without mechanical aids. Classification Occupational Health and Safet