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Aug 08, 2024 • 9 min read
Safe Manual Handling Seminar at Douglas Partners Lab Event
On July 26th 2024, AusRehab had the pleasure of speaking at Douglas Partners’ Lab Event at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. It was a fantastic platform for us to advocate for the importance of safe manual handling, which is crucial for ensuring workplace safety and efficiency.
Presentation Highlights
Our presentation was delivered by two of our highly experienced exercise physiologists (EPs), Zara Khan and Sung Lee. The talk focused on the importance of proper manual handling techniques to reduce workplace injury. The 30-minute session covered:
- Key statistics: Insightful data on the prevalence of manual handling injuries and their impact on technicians and trades workers.
- Principles of good manual handling: Tips for maintaining good posture and balance to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Use of automatic equipment: Underscoring how use of automatic equipment can significantly reduce physical strain and risk of injury, which enhances work processes and improves workforce quality.
- Demonstrations for relevant injury-prone tasks: An in-depth examination of high injury-risk tasks such as lifting, moving, hammering, and compacting. Our EPs highlighted common mistakes, and demonstrated proper form.
- Dynamic stretches: Quick and easy exercises that can be incorporated into daily routines to prevent injury and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.
Key Insights and Takeaways
Participants gained valuable knowledge about:
- The significance of maintaining good posture and balance during manual handling tasks.
- Proper techniques for safely lifting, moving, hammering, and compacting to minimise injury risks.
- Practical tips for integrating safe manual handling practices into everyday work activities.
- Dynamic stretches that improve flexibility and reduce the likelihood of injuries.
Meet Douglas Partners: Our Esteemed Hosts
Douglas Partners is a leading Australian engineering firm specialising in geotechnical, environmental, and groundwater services. Their mission is to provide expert engineering solutions that ensure the safety and sustainability of infrastructure projects across Australia.
With over 50 years of industry experience, Douglas Partners has built a reputation for excellence and reliability in delivering comprehensive site investigation and testing services. Their commitment to innovation and quality has made them a trusted partner in the engineering sector.
The Lab Event provided an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to learn and apply practical safety measures in their workplaces. We want to extend our gratitude to Douglas Partners for inviting us, and for their continued support in promoting workplace safety.
For more information about Douglas Partners and their services, visit their website.
Elevate Your Organisation with AusRehab
AusRehab was founded in 2019 with a mission to protect injured workers and help them return to work safely. As experts in workers compensation and CTP claims, we have achieved a near 90% return-to-work rate.
Our team’s professional knowledge and passion for sharing their expertise forms the basis of our high-quality education and outreach sessions.
If you would like to engage us for your next corporate seminar, reach us at marketing@ausrehab.com or 1300 391 947.
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Eisabess Chee is a seasoned content writer with over 8 years of diverse experience in journalism, content creation, and education. At AusRehab, she spearheads research, editing, and writing, crafting insightful resources that tackle and resolve workplace injuries. Beyond her role, Eisabess also curates the AusRehab monthly newsletter, ensuring it’s packed with valuable and well researched content.
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