About This Verification of Competence (VOC) Topic: Hazardous Manual Handling Manual handling injuries remain one of the most common causes of workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) within the civil construction industry. Activities such as lifting trench plates, shovelling materials, installing pit lids, handling tools and operating vibrating plant present foreseeable risks if not properly managed. Montdami is committed to providing and maintaining a safe system of work in accordance with: - Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) - Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) – Part 3.1 Hazardous Manual Handling - Hazardous Manual Handling Compliance Code (Edition 2, 2019) - IMS-SWP-01 Hazardous Manual Handling This Verification of Competence (VOC) has been developed to ensure all team members: - Understand what constitutes hazardous manual handling - Can identify risk factors in civil construction activities - Understand appropriate control measures - Apply correct lifting and task techniques - Recognise early signs of musculoskeletal strain - Understand their personal legal responsibilities under Section 25 of the OHS Act