Inappropriate manual handling is the No#1 cause of injury to workers in Australia. Incorrectly performed manual tasks pose a serious health risk to the workers. If left unattended or untreated, these manual injuries may lead to irreversible disorders over the years. Fortunately, these injuries can be averted with training on manual handling. 

Understanding manual handling training 
Any repetitive task such as lifting, pulling, pushing, bending or even working typing and working long hours on your computer is included in manual handling. After conducting an ergonomic assessment in Melbourne, consultants would evaluate the risk and conduct manual training for the workers. 

Manual handling training in Melbourne
The primary aim of manual handling training is to inculcate the habit of using the right manual handling techniques. Since the type of manual work varies from one organization to another, the training courses in Melbourne also differs accordingly.  Experts design the training after assessing industry specific handling risks.
The manual handling training is conducted by qualified ergonomic consultants, qualified physiologists or physiotherapists. It will include:
  • Explaining the forces, movements, and postures that cause injury
  • Spine biometrics
  • Understanding Manual Handling regulations
  • Understanding body movements and how improper handling affects the body
  • How practicing the right technique facilitates work and reduces injury
  • Best practices and right techniques of manual handling with work-related examples
  • Training on control measures to reduce unsafe manual handling practices
  • Solutions to specific manual handling problems

Benefits of Manual handling training 

Manual handling training offers the following benefits:
  • Reduce the incidence of injury to workers
  • Reduce back pain, neck pain and muscle strain that eventually leads to musculoskeletal disorders
  • Reduce absenteeism 
  • Improve productivity
  • Improved focus
  • Healthy and happy work environment

Manual handling training in Melbourne is the most cost-effective and efficient method to reduce work related injuries. Get in touch with a leading ergonomic consultant today!