Raymond Daniels
Director
M.Ost, B.AppSci, OCNZ & ACC Registered
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Clinic Location:
Unit 1F/10 Piermark Drive,
Rosedale, North Shore,
Auckland, 0632.
Contact Us:
ONLINE PROGRAM
Online Training: Manual Handling & Safe Lifting
Practical online training for safer lifting, carrying and everyday physical tasks.
Developed and presented by registered osteopath Raymond Daniels, this self-paced online program is designed for individuals and workplace teams.
Participants develop a clearer understanding of manual handling, factors that can contribute to injury, and knowledge they can apply to everyday physical tasks.
Manual handling involves more than lifting heavy objects. Carrying, pushing, pulling and repetitive physical work also place demands on the body.
This online manual handling course helps you understand those demands and recognise common risk factors, with learning relevant to everyday activities and workplace training.
14 Structured Learning Sections
100% Self-Paced Online Program
Approx 45min long
Practical Video
Demonstrations
Quiz
Certificate of
Completion *
12-Month Access
* Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program.
Who Is This Program For?
The program is designed for people whose work or everyday activities involve lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving loads. This is not unique to workplace manual handling only. We've helped a range of different industries, including early childcare, warehouse workers, as well as field staff who install gas and power.
It is relevant to physical tasks:
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At work, including moving equipment or materials
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At home
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In the gym
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When caring for others
Individuals can enrol directly, while organisations can arrange access for their employees.
Raymond Daniels, Master Osteopath at Better Bodies Osteo says
"In my experience, I have seen clients with back injuries from lifting with incorrect technique, as well as bending over and turning to put on socks, or pick up something light. It's not always heavy lifting that causes injury, it's everyday simple movement where the spine is put in a vulnerable position and gets injured. Examples of this have been lifting a baby, picking up socks, to even getting out of the car at the gas station and twisting, resulting in injury."
More Than Just a List of Lifting Rules
This program helps you understand your body, good lifting protocol, why manual handling injuries can happen, and why the way you move matters. It also helps you understand how to care for your spine for longevity, reducing the risk of future injury.
Clear explanations of anatomy and movement give context to the practical demonstrations, helping you connect the learning with real situations.
What You'll Gain:
Recognise Manual Handling Risk Factors Understand How Your Body Moves
Gain a clearer understanding of how different parts of your body work together during physical tasks.
Recognise Manual Handling Risk Factors
Build awareness of factors that can contribute to manual handling injuries and why they matter.
Approach Physical Tasks with Greater Confidence
Connect what you learn to the manual handling demands of your own work and everyday activities.
Understand Preparation and Recovery
Learn why physical preparation, recovery and everyday habits matter for maintaining movement and physical wellbeing over time.
Learn Online, at Your Own Pace
Work through the program section by section, with the flexibility to pause and resume when it suits you.
Practical video demonstrations support the learning, while downloadable workplace resources provide material you can refer back to.
Certificate of Completion
Participants complete a quiz as part of the program and can receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the required program components. There are 15 questions covered topics and principles covered in the course. To pass, 70% is required, then participants get a certificate emailed to them. Participants can also revisit the content, to understand the topics in case more attempts are needed.
Choose How You Want to Access the Program
For Organisations
Want to provide online Manual Handing training to employees?
Better Bodies Osteo offers corporate access for organisations wanting to make the program available across their team.
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From only $47 + GST per employee, per program
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$450 + GST for up to 10 employees
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Tailored pricing is available for larger teams and organisations
Developed & Presented by Raymond Daniels
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Master of Osteopathy
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology)
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OCNZ Registered Osteopath
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ACC Provider
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Former Lecturer in Anatomy & Physiology
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More Than 10 Years' Clinical Experience
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Toastmasters International (Public Speaking) Club Member
Rays background in osteopathy, anatomy and physiology brings a body-focused perspective to practical manual handling education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this manual handling training suitable for different types of workplaces?
Yes, we've helped organization with a wide range of job descriptions and requirements.
Is this program suitable for someone who already has pain or injury?
Yes, part of the program is about recovery and simple mobility drills to increase blood flow and circulation, to release tension and to improve posture.
Can the program be combined with a Better Bodies On-site Workshop?
Yes, the workshop is practical and engaging, working through a specific slide show, getting volunteers up and covering the content. Then the course covers content that is more individually tailored, rather than a group setting, which participants can go through in their own time.
What if our organisation has specific manual handling requirements?
Not all working environments are the same. Lifting a child from the ground is very different from unloading boxes overhead. If your organization has specific tasks and requirements, we would love to chat and see how we can help reduce the risk of injury specific to your industry.