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WARNING: SEDENTARY WORK IN PROGRESS
When you step into a manual work environment you expect there to be hazards that you need to be aware of. There are induction and training processes as well as other controls in place to ensure that we decrease our risk of injury in these environments. However, what if our offices are high risk environments too?
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INFORMATION LEADS TO ACTION…
In a workplace setting, having the right information can provide an organisation with a competitive advantage. Whether it‘s information regarding risks, injuries, competitors, the market or legislation, information allows employers to take action, to make changes and to move quickly.
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MANUAL HANDLING MADE INTERESTING
Manual handling is an essential part of a business’s injury prevention and risk mitigation strategy. Ask any employer with a manual workforce across any industry – injury costs are trending upwards. This is despite the injury management being everybody’s focus.