One of the key ingredients to setting your workers up for success in your warehouse environment is customised Manual Handling Training that addresses the specific functions your workers perform. Employ Health will work with you to plan and deliver Manual Handling Training to prepare your workers for the tasks they will perform in your workplace.
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Employ Health’s Manual Handling Training takes a comprehensive approach to understanding your workplace and pairs this with our extensive experience in designing and delivering Manual Handling Training Programs, to construct and deliver your program to ensure your workers will have the necessary skills and knowledge to safely perform their tasks. Your Manual Handling Training Program will be led by qualified physiotherapists who understand the biomechanics of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and other specific tasks within your warehouse.
Your training program will include a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, all conducted within the familiar environment of your workplace. Employ Health uses real-world applications, ensuring that the strategies learned are directly applicable to the daily tasks your team undertakes. From pallet loading to order picking, our training is as specific as the roles within your business, promoting a culture of safety through understanding and correct technique. This forms an important tactic in your proactive approach to injury prevention in your warehouse.
Employ Health comes to you with over a decade of experience in workplace health, training and delivery of on-site physiotherapy services. Our distinct advantages include:
Multifaceted Strategy for the Warehouse Industry
Every warehouse is unique, having its own set of challenges and demands. Our manual handling training programs have been developed with vast experience over many years to be able to adapt to the specific needs of your warehouse. As a part of our Health Hub services, training has been found to reduce the number of injuries from manual handling tasks.
Dedicated Occupational Health Physiotherapists
Employ Health is committed to delivering robust training programs to warehousing clients who are looking to set their workers up for success with the right tools to proactively address injury prevention. Our physiotherapists are full-time, dedicated workplace health professionals without the distractions of private practice or other commitments. With offices across Australia and New Zealand, Employ Health is positioned to be your partner of choice across the trans tasman region.
Extensive Industry Experience
Given the challenges of warehouse work, having a workplace health partner who understands the intricacies of the environment your workers operate sets them up for success with the specific training they need to safely conduct their role within your business. Our physiotherapists, dedicated solely to occupational health, bring with them vast experience from warehouses across Australia and New Zealand. They understand that the risk factors can be reduced by addressing issues with the work, the worker, and the workplace.
Custom Reporting
Our data systems allow us to create customised reports, tailored to the specific needs of each warehouse site. Whether it's inter-site comparisons or monitoring particular risk factors, our reporting platform ensures all vital data is available to be used to inform future decision making.
The Issues Manual Handling Training Can Solve
The impact of inadequate manual handling is often visible across the spectrum of workplace health and productivity. Employ Health’s Manual Handling Training is designed to solve several critical issues:
Injury Reduction:
The most immediate benefit is a significant decrease in work-related injuries. Proper manual handling techniques help avoid common injuries such as strains, sprains, and back pain.
Enhanced Productivity:
Well-trained employees work more efficiently and are less likely to need time off due to injury, directly benefiting your business's productivity.
Improved Morale:
When employees feel their well-being is valued, it fosters a positive work environment, enhancing overall job satisfaction and loyalty.
Cost Savings:
Investing in proper training mitigates the costly ramifications of workplace injuries, such as compensation claims, lost workdays, and increased insurance premiums.