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Manual Handling Training Courses in Adelaide
Manual handling training Adelaide workers rely on to reduce injury risks, improve workplace safety and support compliance with South Australian work health and safety requirements. Complete industry-specific online training for healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government workplaces.
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Workers across Adelaide’s healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government sectors regularly perform tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and repetitive movements. When these activities are not properly managed, they can expose workers to hazardous manual task risks and contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the leading causes of workplace injury in Australia.
AlertForce’s manual handling training Adelaide employers and workers trust provides practical guidance on identifying hazardous manual tasks, recognising workplace risk factors and applying safer handling techniques. Participants learn how repetitive movement, sustained force, awkward postures and vibration can increase injury risks, along with strategies to reduce those risks through effective planning, safe work practices and appropriate equipment use.
Aligned with the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks, this training supports compliance with the WHS Act 2012 (SA) and helps PCBUs meet their duty to manage workplace risks. Whether you are seeking individual training or workforce-wide compliance solutions, our manual handling training courses provide practical knowledge applicable across a wide range of South Australian workplaces. Employers can also learn more about manual handling training and their legal obligations, while workers new to the topic may find it useful to understand what manual handling training is and explore five reasons why manual handling training matters.
Course Overview
What You'll Learn
This manual handling course provides Adelaide workers with practical knowledge to identify hazardous manual tasks, assess workplace risks and apply safe handling techniques across healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government environments. Participants learn how to recognise common risk factors, understand the hierarchy of controls and use safer work practices to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Duration
4 Hours
Half-day training
Delivery
Face-to-Face or Live Webinar
Certificate
Same Day
Nationally Recognised
Statement of Attainment
Who Needs This Training?
Construction Workers
Mandatory for specified ACT occupations exposed to silica dust
Tradespeople
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tilers and concreters
Government Infrastructure Workers
Government-funded construction, defence facilities and civil infrastructure projects
Demolition Workers
High-risk activities involving concrete, brick, mortar and stone
SA Requirement
Under the WHS Act 2012 (SA), PCBUs must eliminate or minimise risks arising from hazardous manual tasks so far as is reasonably practicable. SafeWork SA expects employers to identify manual handling hazards, assess associated risks and implement suitable control measures to reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries.
Hazardous manual tasks may involve lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding or restraining loads where workers are exposed to repetitive movement, sustained force, awkward postures, vibration or high force. Training supports workers in understanding these risks and applying safe work practices that contribute to a safer workplace and improved WHS outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
The AlertForce Difference
Why Choose AlertForce?
AlertForce provides practical manual handling training for workers and organisations throughout Adelaide and South Australia. Trusted by employers across healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing and government sectors, our training helps workers better understand hazardous manual task risks while supporting workplace safety and WHS compliance.
Expert WHS Trainers
20+ Years Experience
Flexible Scheduling
Daily Sessions Available
Guaranteed Compliance
Our training meets all WHS requirements for SA
construction sites and national standards.
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Local Adelaide Training
Convenient Adelaide locations, plus live webinar options for remote attendance.
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“Did a CPR refresher. Reminded me of the things I'd missed or forgotten about. Got it done and got out. Highly recommend. Of the 10 or so of these I've done, this is the first that actually felt like a useful refresher and not just trying to stay awake to check the boxes.”
“The AlertForce course for Enter and Work in Confined Spaces was very comprehensive and informative. John is a very experienced worker and instructor, which enhanced the training experience for all of the class, he answered all our questions from both the health and safety, and legal perspective, and would also use his own real-world experiences to demonstrate the answers. Thank you AlertForce Team and John, I'll recommend your courses to anybody who's looking for training.”
“Adam did a great job on silica and asbestos training, he was very thorough and the course well presented”
“Thank you for a great First Aid and CPR course. The training was well organised, informative, and easy to follow. I appreciated the hands-on practice,theories and clear explanations. I feel much more confident in my first aid skills. Thank you for a positive learning experience.l definitely recommend to anyone its amazing experience thanks Alana for taking us through the course”
“Rahul Sharman is the man! Highly recommended training for asbestos awareness.”
“Registered training organisation. Provided good training on Asbestos awareness”
“Great training. Matt explained the silica and asbestos topics clearly and made it easy to understand. Very useful and relevant for site work.”
“Great training RTO for white card”
“Had my white card training today and it was an excellent experience all round. Being the only female in the group I was nervous at first, but everyone was so friendly (I don't think I touched a door once today lol) and welcoming. The instructor (shout out to Craig) was really interesting and friendly and made the course really engaging, time flew by! I 100% recommend these guys and will be going back soon to complete my working at heights certification.”
“Helped with learning new skills and techniques and learning stuff to go out to the force into the traffic control area”
“I was very nervous about doing my forklift training but Craig our instructor made me feel comfortable and confident. I highly recommend Alert Force for training. If you do your forklift training I hope you get Craig he is great to work with!”
“Fantastic, open and friendly atmosphere. Craig Hindle was knowledgeable and approachable. 10/10 Forklift Training, couldn't recommend better.”
“My instructor Craig Hindle is the best. He is very professional and high skilled on his expertise especially teaching on how to drive a forklift. I am very grateful that he is my instruction. If you want to get your forklift licence, I highly recommended tp enrol at Alertforce”
“Great experience completing my forklift course with Alert Force. The training was clear and practical. Instructor John Sanderson was very professional, patient, and easy to learn from. Highly recommend”
“The training was clear and easy to follow, also the assessor was very helpful and made everyone comfortable. Highly recommending Alert force for anyone needing their White Card.”
“Did my white card with trainer Craig, he was awesome, took time to explain a couple things for us slower learners, didn't over complicate the course was very straight Would recommend 100%”
“Kevin was really approachable and had a great sense of humour which provided a relaxed environment to learn in. I appreciated how he kept everyone engaged. Kevin was really good at applying theory into practice and allowing us to share our own WHS / HSR experiences so we could learn from each other. A big thank you to Kevin.”
“Did my Whitecard, Asbestos, Silica, and Working at Heights. All classes were informative, and succinct. The instructors were great, especially John, who did my working safely at heights.”
“Excellent course, I'm saying this because unless like most courses that are just plain boring. This course was run By Matt who I think is a great educator, he explains information in a way that's not just educational but also relevant to today's work practices, his insight and depth of knowledge shows his years on both subjects like asbestos and silica and how dangerous both can be, I'm now armed with the knowledge of how to treat these hazards and also how to prevent a problem that can be eliminated, I definitely recommend this course for anybody who wants to learn about asbestos and silica.”
“Just completed my forklift course with Craig, highly recommend”
“I'm really satisfied with the way the class was lead simple and easy to remember for the questions on the theory test. I'm really grateful that I'm given another chance to do train and do the practical test again which I didn't pass on the first time. So that I'm prepared to use the forklift without making mistakes when I do get my licence as well as work using the forklift.”
“Best Training Centre. I have done my forklift training from here. The trainer named "JOHN SANDERSON" is the best trainer to me. Recommended this place with 5 stars”
“Oliver was very informative, professional & thorough whilst conducting the Silica & Asbestos courses. I would highly recommend booking your white-card through AlertForce”
“1. Knowledgeable instructor. The instructor is experienced and knowledgeable about confined space safety. 2. Confidence boost.You've gained confidence in your ability to ensure safety in confined spaces. 3. Practical skills. The classes likely provided you with practical skills and knowledge to apply in real-world situations.”
“Thank you for educating us on safety protocols and working in confined spaces. I had an excellent experience with Ben Ceely.”
“Good to learn about asbestos and its dangers.”
“Rahul was the man! Engaging and informative, made the Silica Awareness course interesting. Coffee and biscuits wouldn't hurt as an addition.”
“Did my asbestos anf silica course online through zoom, trainer was great and course content was easy to follow”
“Trainer Oliver Lamond is knowledgeable in all aspects of the working at heights course the practical was great with learning in a fun environment I've learnt a lot with this course”
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Assessment
Assessment Information
Format
Multiple choice written assessment
Language
English (LLN support available)
Retakes
Included if required
Results
Same-day notification
Prerequisites
USI Required
Course Details
What's Included
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
While manual handling certificates do not have a legislated expiry date, many South Australian employers recommend refresher training every two years or whenever workplace procedures, equipment, hazards or job responsibilities change. Refresher training helps workers maintain safe manual handling practices and supports employers in meeting their obligations under the WHS Act 2012 (SA).
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What are employers' obligations around manual task risks in South Australia?
Under the WHS Act 2012 (SA), PCBUs must identify hazardous manual task risks and implement reasonably practicable measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. This includes providing appropriate training, instruction, supervision and control measures to reduce the likelihood of musculoskeletal injuries.
How does manual handling training support a PCBU's duty of care under the WHS Act 2012 (SA)?
Manual handling training helps workers understand hazardous manual task risks, recognise common injury factors and apply safer work practices. While training is only one part of risk management, it supports broader WHS compliance obligations and workplace safety outcomes.
What industries in Adelaide have the highest manual handling injury rates?
Manual handling injuries can occur in almost any workplace, but they are particularly common in healthcare, aged care, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and government operations where workers regularly lift, carry, move or handle equipment, products or materials.
How long does the AlertForce manual handling course take and what do I receive on completion?
Course duration varies by industry stream, with most courses taking between 45 and 60 minutes to complete, including assessment activities. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
How often should workers in SA complete manual handling refresher training?
There is no prescribed refresher period under South Australian legislation. However, many organisations recommend refresher training every two years, or sooner if workplace risks change, incidents occur, new equipment is introduced or workers move into different roles involving hazardous manual tasks.