The design of a control room can have a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of operations.
The National Construction Code (NCC) outlines minimum standards for building safety, health, and sustainability in Australia, and adherence is crucial for compliance. When challenges arise, professional guidance from experts can help address non-compliance through alternative solutions and ensure designs meet the required standards.
As ergonomists and safety specialists, we are frequently asked if we can provide ‘how to lift’ training to minimise the risks of injury from manual tasks within the workplace. Although injuries from these tasks are common, we believe ‘how to lift’ training, by itself, is not the right approach to managing hazardous manual tasks. So how do we recommend managers keep their staff safe from such injuries?
