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Combined Office Workstation Ergonomics And Manual Handling Training Workshops

Who: Companies who have a workforce where their workers are required to a combination of seated computer based work as well manual handling.

About:  Our office workstation ergonomics and manual handling training involves a 2 step process:

1. Phone consultation to discuss your current office workstation environment/use and manual tasks performed and issues within the workplace.  Emailing of photos of your key manual tasks and office workstation photos so that a customised course can be created.
2. Ergonomics & Manual handling training sessions 2 hours onsite within your workplace.  Groups of up to 12-15 workers can be trained in each session.

Why:  Workers who are required to perform office based work and manual handling are presented with a range of different hazards and issues within each specific work area.   Education and training of workers in the hazards and risks associated with office workstation ergonomics and manual handling with training focusing on educating workers about their posture at their workstation and manual handling behaviours.

Phone Consultation & Emailing: 30-60 minutes

Manual Handling Training Session Duration: 2 hours (45 minutes – office workstation ergonomics, 1.25 hours manual handling theory and practical)

Office workstation and Manual Handling Trainers:  Qualified Health Professionals – Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapist

Requirements: Site visit, photo and video footage of current manual tasks performed, consultation with key stakeholders when undertaking the site visit.   Training workshops can be delivered in a training room/meeting room at your site or in the work area if required.

Office Workstation Training Objectives:

• Educated workers on the hazards and risks associated with seated office computer work
• Educate workers on best practice workstation set up (chair, desk, computer accessories)
• Educate workers on seated postures and how to minimise musculoskeletal strains and sprains in the workplace.

Manual Handling Training Objectives:

• Briefly define manual handling and the need for training
• Discuss the research findings surrounding manual handling training, including what training should include
• Discuss common manual handling tasks and the related issues relevant to the workplace
• Explain in simple terms the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the body and how manual tasks injuries occur
• Define cumulative strain and relate this to one’s work roles
• Discuss worker’s legislative duties, participation and consultation
• Define manual tasks risk factors – what is a hazardous manual task?
• Educate workers on simple risk assessment strategies including the hierarchy of control
• Educate workers on incorrect movement patterns, the semi-squat and leg lift techniques
• Educate workers on twisting and turning, pushing and pulling and team lifting
• Introduce self-application of the principles of hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures for common manual handling tasks
• Workers to know the limits of their competence and identify when it is unsafe to continue with a task and when professional advice/guidance should be sought
• Answer any further questions related to manual tasks in the workplace

Choose High Quality Practitioners That Have a Practical Understanding

Here at Corporate Work Health Australia, we are the go-to choice for countless companies across Australia because we are health professionals who are also business owners and, therefore, recognise how best to tailor manual handling training.

Adelaide employers can benefit from the same education, advice and impartial communication that can make a huge difference in their workplace. We can deal with small to large businesses and tailor our training to your industry needs. The end result is a more positive workforce, empowered to achieve their potential more safely.

Manual Handling Training Helps Create a Better Future in Adelaide

Once issues are made apparent, we quickly realize just how many factors escape our attention every day. As such, here at Corporate Work Health Australia, we believe in taking proactive steps toward a safer environment and preventing accidents and injury, instead of reacting after something has happened. Combine our pre employment medical assessment with our manual handling training to ensure that your employees are capable and trained from the day they start with your company.

We don’t just roll out the same training methods everywhere we go, but instead, design and plan our methods to suit your specific industry. Our manual handling training gives Adelaide business the means to create a better future.

All in all, this is the health check your organization needs to realize its potential. Call today to book an appointment.