Prevention and management of body stressing injuries

Designed for people managers, rehabilitation case managers and health and safety offices, this one-day program is for anyone responsible for the health and safety of employees to help reduce the incidence and impact of body stressing injuries in the workplace. It is a practical, interactive program for those needing useful tools and strategies for use in the workplace. 

Participants will walk away with a far greater understanding of the causes of body stressing injuries and what they can do to help prevent them and if they do occur how to assist in a speedy and safe return to work.

Participants attending this program will:

• Gain a broad understanding of the background, purpose and intent OHS Act 1991 and the SRC Act 1988 and understand their role and responsibilities under the legislation.
• Understand the OHS risk management process, what it is, how to use it and why.
• Identify a range of strategies to prevent body stressing injuries in their workplace.
• Develop the skills to perform a range of stretches and exercises than can assist to prevent and recover from body stressing injuries.
• Develop the skills to adjust their workstation so it fits them ergonomically.
• Be able to assist others to assess and adjust their workstation to improve their ergonomics, comfort and prevent body stressing injuries.
• Know when, where, how and why to seek assistance if early warning signs or problems start to present.