Employers are legally responsible for ensuring that they do not expose (or allow employees to be exposed) to an unreasonable risk to their health and safety.
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?
Meeting National Construction Code (NCC) requirements can be challenging due to technical constraints or other regulations, but Performance Solutions offer a pathway for innovative compliance. Applying ergonomics principles helps develop these solutions by considering human factors such as accessibility, behavior, and visual cues, optimising building design for safety and functionality.
