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Current Concepts in Manual Handling, Injury Prevention and Management
Current Concepts in Manual Handling, Injury Prevention and Management
Seminar 1
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN MANUAL HANDLING, INJURY PREVENTION
AND MANAGEMENT.
Presented by Physiotherapist - Cameron Bulluss
and Exercise Physiologist Matthew Kent
Manual handling is poorly understood and manual handling interventions in the workplace are
often failures. The aim of this talk is to teach you how to reduce manual handling injuries at your
workplace, and what to do in the event of a musculoskeletal injury.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Why there is no perfect manual handling technique
Practical steps to take at work in the event of a musculoskeletal injury involving
the knee, low back and shoulder
What needs to be done to implement a safe manual handling program
THIS TALK IS SUITABLE FOR:
Work Health Safety Managers
HR Personnel
Onsite Medical Staff
Business Owners
m.kent@advancedphysio.com.au