Manual Handling (Code of Practice No.25, 2000)
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Manual Handling (Code of Practice No.25, 2000) (PDF 1563kb)
Document Type: Code of Practice
Keycode: VWA003/01/12.02
Industry: Cleaning Farming General Retail and Fast Food
Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Manual Handling
Division Author: Ergonomics Unit
Publication Date: 29 June 2000
Date First Published: 15 March 2007
Summary: This guide provides practical guidance for the prevention, identification, assessment and control of risks arising from manual handling activity in workplaces
About this publication
Manual Handling is a 68 page guide that provides practical guidance for the prevention, identification, assessment and control of risks arising from manual handling activity in workplaces.
Further information
For information and advice on this subject or to check the availability of this publication for ordering, contact the Advisory Service on 1800 136 089.
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (old Act), approved Codes of Practice enabled people to meet their duties under Victoria's health and safety laws by complying with the related part of a Code of Practice.
On 1 July 2005, the old Act was repealed and be replaced by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (new Act). The new Act does not provide for making Codes of Practice. Therefore, complying with a Code of Practice may not necessarily mean compliance with a duty under the new Act .
This Code of Practice continues to be available as a source of practical guidance, and will contribute to industry state of knowledge, to assist those who must comply with health and safety laws.
