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Manual Handling Training Programs
Manual Handling Training Programs
Muscular stress from hazardous manual handling causes 33% of all serious claims. Most jobs involve carrying out some type of manual task using the body to move or hold an object. Manual tasks cover a wide range of activities including stacking shelves, working on a conveyor line, handling animals and entering data into a computer.
Bodycare offers a variety of solutions to assist clients minimize the incidence and risk of hazardous manual handling. The structure of each program is tailored to the individual needs of the company, in light of the particular working conditions and the nature of injuries suffered by workers.
What is Manual Handling?
Manual Handling Operation Regulations define the practice of manual handling as ‘any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving thereof) by hand or by bodily force’.
Therefore, any activity that requires an individual to lift, move or support a load, will be classified as a manual handling task.
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Hazardous Manual Handling Tasks
Repetitive or sustained awkward postures, force or movement
High or sudden force
Exposure to sustained vibration
Unstable, unbalanced or difficult loads
Handling of live people or animals
Individual capacity
The Effect of Hazardous Manual Handling on Your Business
Work related injuries cost the Australian economy approximately $61 billion each year, with workers and employers bearing a combined 82% of this cost. Over 30% of this total can be attributed to injuries causes by body stressing and manual handling cases. With musculoskeletal injuries at epidemic proportions, the team at Bodycare Workplace Solutions recognised the need to revolutionise the way that manual handling training and education is delivered in workplaces across the country.
Our extensive experience partnering with a number of large logistics, manufacturing and construction companies to deliver preventative occupational healthcare solutions, has led to us developing a comprehensive understanding of the musculoskeletal risks associated with incorrect manual handling.
The Manual Handling Training delivered at our Korumburra site was truly fantastic. The trainers were engaging, interactive, and created a warm and welcoming learning environment for our team. It was the best manual handling training I’ve seen to date – a clear 10 out of 10. The positive feedback from staff has been overwhelming, and we’re already considering bringing it back next year.
Tony Flink
Safety Manager
“…Thanks to Bodycare, our team experiences improved productivity, reduced injuries, and an overall uplifted sense of wellness. Bodycare’s commitment to our employees’ health has undeniably contributed to the success and thriving environment at Gundagai Meat Processors.”
Chris Potter
HR Manager at Gundagai Meat Processors
“…Bodycare have been providing onsite physiotherapy, injury management, manual handling training, ergonomic assessments and job task analysis for DHL Express for the three years. During that time the team have provided an invaluable service to DHL Express in assisting us to manage the health and safety of our employees.”
Brian Shawcross
DHL Express
“…Bodycare has continued to show value to its clients through understanding our business needs, professional communication and problem solving.”
Joshua Nicholas
Adecco
“Thanks to Bodycare’s services, alongside our other safety and work cover initiatives, we’ve seen a remarkable reduction in both injury frequency and severity rates – in fact, our severity rates are now ten times lower than when we first started…We cannot thank them enough for their invaluable contribution, and we wholeheartedly recommend Bodycare as a trusted partner in workplace health and safety.”
Peter Mclean
OHS Advisor at Penguin Random House Distribution
“Bodycare’s weekly onsite support was extremely valuable for our operations, it complemented previously conducted classroom based manual handling awareness sessions. The service was professional, practical and was integrated into our day-to-day operations.”
Craig Mills
OHS Manager
“I just wanted to extend a huge thank you for hosting our manual handling training with a special thank you to you for delivering it with such energy and expertise. We received exceptional feedback from our teams. Many of them said it was the best training they have ever attended.”
Julia Mares
HR Business Partner Pacific
Solving the Problem of Manual Handling
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Manual handling training is often perceived as a boring and dull presentation that needs to be viewed every 6 to 12 months for compliance purposes. Far too often, training is being delivered to disengaged workers, who do not pay attention and do not implement the principles that the training is there to educate them on, resulting in high musculoskeletal injury rates within workplaces across the country.
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At Bodycare, we aim to move away from procedurally driven manual handling training to a model that focuses on changing the behaviour, mindset and thought patterns of the workforce.We believe that manual handling training needs to be engaging and tailored to the role or organisation. Our ‘Think Risk’ model addresses the wider environmental factors that influence employees at work and provides them with tools to identify, process and mitigate risks in the workplace.
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- Healthcare
- Mining & Construction
- Retail & Warehouse
- Transport & Logistics
‘Think Risk’ Education
The Bodycare training programs include both formal theory and practical hands on components which will address the following objectives:
To educate employees in the principles of risk identification and assessment in relation to hazardous manual handling tasks.
To ensure employees understand the importance of correct manual handling principles.
To educate employees in understanding the basic anatomy of their bodies and the importance of workplace stretching and injury prevention exercises.
To allow employees to ask questions to an appropriately qualified allied health professional (physiotherapist).
To ensure employees are aware of each job task and their application to the work environment.
To ensure employees are aware of correct working postures so they are able to work comfortably, safely and efficiently.
Manual Handling Training Course Details
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The training length is structured around operational demands of the organisation and will be tailored to the specifc work group.
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‘Be S.A.F.E.R’ Manual Handling Training Programs FAQs
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The program addresses the risks associated with hazardous manual handling, such as musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive strain or awkward postures. It equips employees with practical skills and techniques to minimise these risks while promoting workplace safety.
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Any activity or task that requires an individual to lift, move, or support a load, will be classified as a manual handling task.
Our manual handing training program encompasses a variety of manual handling tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying loads. It also addresses specific scenarios like handling unstable loads or repetitive tasks in industries such as logistics and construction.
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By reducing the incidence of workplace injuries, the program helps lower compensation claims and medical costs. It also boosts productivity by ensuring employees can perform their roles safely and efficiently.
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Yes, Bodycare tailors the training to the specific needs of each organisation, taking into account workplace dynamics, industry requirements, and common injury risks. This ensures relevance and maximises the program’s effectiveness.
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Participants receive education on safe manual handling techniques and ongoing support, including risk assessments and practical tools to identify, process, and mitigate risks in the workplace.
Manual Handling Enquiry
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