Courses
Manual Handling Course
A third of all injuries in the workplace are the result of lifting or handling heavy or awkward loads. The Manual Handling Training Course is designed to provide staff with the skills and knowledge required to perform manual lifting and handling operations competently and safely in the work environment. Learn more
Office Ergonomic Course
Inadequate work station set-up is a major contributor to inefficiency and musculoskeletal injuries in the office. Poor posture can be the leading cause of neck, back, arm and shoulder pain. This is usually because basic ergonomic principles have not been followed. Learn more
Over my 18 years of involvement in the transport and logistics industries, I’ve seen the effects of poor lifting techniques time and again. While many of the people I see have one-off injuries caused by poor lifting techniques and heavy or awkward shifting loads, many others are dealing with chronic injuries where they have been twisting or bending incorrectly for many years.
I’m also starting to see more often patients with injuries associated with poor ergonomics in an office know as musculoskeletal conditions, or MSDs. These mainly affect the nerves, tendons and muscles and can make it very painful for an employee to use his hands, arms and wrists. Repetitive activities can lead to an MSD. Back pain is another problem that can result from sitting in the same position for long periods.
In the past, many companies simply reacted to the occupational health problems of their employees after the fact. Today, many have realised that this putting out fires approach no longer works. More organisations are now taking a proactive approach to health and wellbeing care in the workplace, implementing a variety of onsite training programmes.
Under the Health and Safety Act, employers need to been seen as being proactive and responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their staff when at work.
ACC have also bought in legislation; as an employer you have a legal responsibility to protect your workers from harm, which means addressing factors present in your workplace such as poor ergonomic and safe lifting practices that can lead to discomfort, pain and injury.
My primary role as a mainstream health care professional is to educate and inspire people to take better care of their spinal health by way of offering Manual Handling and Office Ergonomic Courses.
Convenience – the course can be held at your own premises
Value for Money – We are unbeatable on price for quality Manual Handling Training and Office Ergonomics Courses.
Competence – Course will be presented by Dr Marcus McAllister (B. Chiro) MNZCA. Dr McAllister is an ACC Accredited Primary Healthcare Professional and has undergone ACC training in Preventing & Managing Discomfort, Pain & Injury.
Enjoyable Course- Our courses are interactive, have no padding, just the important information your staff need to know.
Ongoing Help and Support – For your own piece of mind we are always here on an ongoing basis to assist you in every way we can.
The price includes – Professional Instruction, all course materials and a Certificate of Completion for the workplace.