Manual Handling & Hand Tools

The units of competency covered in this course are:

• TLIB0012 Maintain and Use Hand Tools
• TLID1001 Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods

At the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify hazards associated with manual handling activities
• Describe the types of injuries that can result from unsafe manual handling activities
• Identify techniques that can reduce the likelihood of injuries from manual handling activities
• Outline factors that must be considered when planning for manual handling activities
• Identify the requirements for safe handling and use of hazardous substances
• Demonstrate correct team lifting techniques
• Understand why the correct hand tool must be used for each work task
• Identify the action that must be taken if the correct tool is not available for a particular work tasks
• Understand why hand tools should be maintained in a clean and serviceable state
• Identify the action to be taken when hand tools are found to be unsafe or unserviceable
• Identify a range of hand tools and what they are used for
• Identify any additional PPE requirements for a range of hand tools
• Understand the safety requirements for using at least 7 hand tools, and
• Demonstrate the safe use of at least 7 hand tools.

Note: These two courses are included in the Rail Infrastructure Induction and Rail Labourer courses.