Resources
Manual handling guides
Practical, Australia-focused reading on manual handling safety and training — free to read, no signup required. Each guide is written for warehouse and logistics workers, links to the primary source it summarises, and points to the module of the free course that goes deeper.
How to lift safely at workThe six-step lifting technique, common mistakes, and when not to lift alone.Australia's manual handling code of practice, explainedWhat the Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks actually covers, in plain English.Accredited vs non-accredited manual handling trainingThe real difference between nationally recognised and general awareness training, with a comparison table.Manual handling weight limits in AustraliaWhy there is no legal maximum, where 16 kg and 55 kg came from, and how to judge a load instead.Is manual handling training mandatory in Australia?Not as a certificate, yes as a duty: what the WHS laws, codes, contracts and employers each require.How to do a manual handling risk assessmentThe four risk sources from the code of practice, applied to warehouse tasks, and the controls that hold.Hurt your back at work: what to doReporting it, the certificate of capacity, and which scheme covers you in each state.How long is a manual handling certificate valid?No legal expiry; most employers refresh every one to three years. When to refresh and how to check.
Looking for the training itself? The free eight-module course covers all of this with warehouse examples, and the FAQ answers the common questions about cost, accreditation and the optional certificate.