Library: Work Health and Safety (WHS): Manual handling

Safety Hub (Safety Care Montie) videos

Hazardous manual handling: Your health and safety guide, Worksafe Victoria
Ergonomic Hazards: ComCare, Australian Government Ergonomic hazards are physical factors in the environment that may cause musculoskeletal injuries.
Manual handling: Improving the review and revision of manual handling risk control measures Guidance for employers on how to improve the approach preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Workplace safety - manual handling injuries Manual handling is a common cause of injury in the workplace. Attention to posture and lifting technique can help, but research indicates that changing workplace design is the most effective way of preventing injuries. Organisations such as WorkSafe Victoria can offer information and advice.
Safe Work Australia: lifting, pushing and pulling The Safe Work Australia site features a trove of informative and accessible resources. Manual handling appears within a topical content area, which aligns with research findings, and the application of WHS law by Australia's states and territories.The site provides a comprehensive, yet succinct overview of the methodologies within manual handling - together with their implication and regulation.