The first step in this process is the identification and analysis of hazardous manual tasks specific to your Melbourne’s work workplace. Employ Health’s evidence-based alongside your internal team will identify these risks and implement effective control measures to mitigate or eliminate them.

What Is a ManTRA?

A Manual Task Risk Assessment (ManTRA) is a customised system developed to assess musculoskeletal risk factors in manual tasks.  Employ Health’s Melbourne based team partner with workplaces to develop this with you onsite.. Your ManTRA will carefully evaluate task duration and characteristics, allowing for precise risk assessments and the development of suitable control strategies.

The ManTRA Process for a Melbourne Workforce

Tailored for your Melbourne based workplace, the ManTRA process will include:

  • An Employ Health physiotherapist with expertise in the occupational health needs that works with you in Melbourne.
  • Employees who perform the manual tasks, offering insights specific to your Melbourne work environment.
  • Managers in charge of hazardous manual tasks in Melbourne’s diverse industrial and commercial settings.

The assessment examines factors like task frequency, cycle time, force, speed, awkwardness, and vibration, covering four body regions. This detailed evaluation aligns with advisory standards for a thorough risk assessment.

Based on these assessments, tailored risk control measures are recommended, specifically catering to the unique needs of Melbourne’s workplaces.

Enhancing ManTRA with PErforM in Melbourne

In Melbourne, the effectiveness of ManTRA can be further enhanced by integrating the PErforM tool (Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks). This tool emphasises the role of employee involvement in risk management, leading to more comprehensive and effective assessments.

 

ManTRA Benefits You’re Melbourne Based Business

WHS Regulation Compliance:

Implementing ManTRA assists businesses meet their WHS obligations, ensuring a well-rounded approach to risk management.

Safe Work Practices Promotion:

Participation in the ManTRA process equips workers within your Melbourne sites with a better understanding of risk management.

Injury Risk Reduction:

Effective risk management of manual tasks significantly lowers the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries.

Workplace Culture Enhancement:

The use of ManTRA and PErforM in your Melbourne workplace strengthens the health and safety culture, mitigating risks across various operations.

Decrease in Sprain & Strain Claims:

Workplaces utilising ManTRA often report substantial reductions in sprain and strain injury claims.

When is a ManTRA Recommended?

A ManTRA is essential when manual handling hazards are identified within the workplace. This should include collaborative discussions with workers, safety representatives, and an analysis of local injury trends to pinpoint high-risk tasks within your Melbourne workplace.

Why Opt for Employ Health?

Employ Health’s team of physiotherapists possesses deep insights into Melbourne’s varied industrial and commercial sectors. Our expertise in applying ManTRA and PErforM ensures an in-depth understanding of Melbourne-specific risk management challenges, compliant with the Hierarchy of Controls and the Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.

Additional Services for Melbourne Workplaces

  1. Job Dictionary Development Tailored to Melbourne's Industries

  2. Pre-Employment Screening Specific to Melbourne’s Workplace Needs

  3. Customised Ergonomic Assessments for Melbourne Work Settings

  4. Workstation Ergonomic Evaluations

  5. Preventative Physiotherapy (Prehab) Programs

  6. Early Intervention Physiotherapy Services

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