This booklet is for people who care for other people with varying types and levels of disability in a home environment. It provides tips on how to prevent injuries associated with manual tasks. It is designed to help carers identify and minimise the risk of injury.

It contains information on:
- How musculoskeletal disorders develop
- How to prevent injuries when performing manual tasks
- The risk management approach
- Manual tasks that are known to be of high risk to home carers
- Some examples of high risk manual tasks and ways of minimising the risks.