Effective Manual Task Training for Transport & Logistics
Manual Task Training, Why Customisation Matters.
In the transport industry, musculoskeletal injury claims mainly arise from body stressing incidents, resulting in soft tissue, muscle, and ligament damage. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have a complex aetiology. For this reason it has been identified that ‘off-the-shelf’ manual handling training often fails to address this complexity. Thus making it imperative to create tailored solutions for individual clients for effective manual task training.
Businesses are becoming increasingly aware that Injury Prevention starts with a safer workplace. The Code of Practice for Hazardous Manual Tasks provides guidance on managing the risks associated with hazardous manual tasks that can cause MSDs. This should involve a systematic process of identifying and assessing hazardous manual tasks, which leads to eliminating or controlling risks using the hierarchy of control.
Administrative controls, such as training, still play a significant role in risk management. However, basic ‘how to lift a box’ education rarely translates into real-world workplace practices. Injury Prevention Programs must go beyond generic training by assessing risks, providing practical training, and incorporating physical conditioning. These programs should fully align with the code of practice while actively addressing both the worker and the workplace.
In the transport and logistics industry, customised programs are especially important to address the unique work environments and tasks. Moreover, these tailored solutions ensure that their specific challenges are effectively addressed improving safety and operations.
Why custom injury prevention programs are more effective
- Relevance to Specific Work Environment
Custom training can be tailored to the unique tasks, equipment, and hazards present in your workplace. Consequently this allows you to focus on the particular manual handling risks identified in your risk assessments.
- Employee Engagement
Custom training can be designed to be more interactive and engaging. In particular, incorporating real-life scenarios and examples that employees can relate to. In addition, this increases the likelihood that employees will retain the information and apply it in their work.
- Flexibility and Adaptability
Custom training programs can be updated and modified as needed to reflect changes in the workplace. For example, new equipment, procedures, or regulations. As a result, this ensures that the training remains current and effective2.
- Compliance with Regulations
Custom training can be designed to meet specific regulatory requirements and industry standards. This ensures that your business remains compliant and avoids potential legal issues.
- Cost-Effectiveness in the Long Run
While custom solutions and training may have a higher initial cost. Eventually it can lead to significant savings in the long run by reducing workplace injuries, improving productivity, and decreasing absenteeism.
- Enhanced Safety Culture
By investing in custom programs, you demonstrate a commitment to the health and safety of your employees. As a result, this builds a positive safety culture within your organisation, where employees feel valued and are more likely to adhere to safety protocols.
At WFR, we have partnered with numerous businesses to enhance their Injury Prevention Initiatives. We offer bespoke solutions that can be delivered by our expert consultants or integrated into your own HSE or Training team.
Our client partners have been from all aspects of the Transport and Logistics industry. Including, Heidelberg (Hanson), Seaway, Toll, Piacentini, QUBE, Bis Industries, Caltex, United Petroleum, Agility, PepsiCo, AAT, DP World, and ASCO
WFR offers a range of solutions.
These solutions can be white-labelled and customised to fit your specific needs, ensuring seamless integration with your business.
- Job role profiles
- Manual Handling Inductions
- Driver Musculoskeletal Risk Workshops
- Online Learning Modules (LMS)
- Risk Awareness Posters
- Stretching Cards and Posters
- Work conditioning programs
In the delivery of our solutions, we include MSD risk factors assessment and control methods, WHS legislative requirements, evidence-based resources and tools for the workplace, personal risk worker characteristics, and psychosocial hazards.
Our custom Injury Prevention programs are more effective because they are tailored to the unique needs and risks of your workplace. In addition ensure to engage employees more effectively and can be continuously adapted to stay relevant and compliant over time.
WFR can tailor a program for your team. Ask us for more information.
