PDSHLT001

Application

Manual tasks (or manual handling) are any activities involving the use of muscular force (or effort) to lift, move, push, pull, carry, hold or restrain any object, including a person or animal. Manual tasks are also those that involve repetitive actions, sustained work postures and exposure to vibrations.

Assessment conditions

Assessment texts and tasks reflect those typically found in the workplace. Advice and support is available if requested. Culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of individuals and the work being performed must be used. Reasonable adjustments can be made to ensure equity in assessment for people with disabilities.