Reducing injuries

HANDLING of large, bulky and awkward loads is the subject of a new 39page WorkSafe booklet which sets out practical ways to eliminate or reduce the risks of manual handling injuries.
WorkSafe’s manufacturing, logistics and agriculture program director, Trevor Martin, said risk assessment was essential to reduce the chance of injuries.
“There are about 340 claims each year as a result of this type of manual handling,” Mr Martin said.
“Apart from the effects on the injured worker, they cost the employerfunded workplace insurance scheme about $6 million.”