In this session we will introduce different tools available to assess manual tasks, and the most effective ways of preventing injuries through implementing controls. We will also use industry examples that have effectively reduced injury risks to demonstrate this.
Webinar Series: Physios in the Workplace – Injury Prevention and Management Onsite
Body stressing injuries are the most common type of compensable workplace injury and physiotherapists often plays a fundamental role in managing these injuries and helping people get back to doing what they love. However, there is great opportunity for physios to influence prevention of these injuries and support workplaces to be safer and healthier for all.
In this series of webinars, we will help you make sense of the WHS requirements for managing manual tasks, explore some different assessment tools to better understand job and task demands, and teach you how to implement effective control measures to reduce injuries and improve safety culture in the worksites you support. Evidence suggests this leads to stronger safety performance, lower costs, and most importantly, improved health outcomes for workers. Our final sessions will explore resources, tips and supports offered through ReturnToWorkSA to support you to provide optimal care to your patients in their recovery and return to work after injury.
Alex Anaf, APAM, is a Physiotherapist with over 15 years experience in the field of occupational health in South Australia. He has worked with registered employers, government agencies, and self-insured employers from a wide range of industries. As an Injury Risk Consultant at ReturnToWorkSA, he works with higher-risk employers to strengthen their injury prevention and management systems. He has post-graduate qualifications in ergonomics, injury management, and health care leadership and management.
Occupational Health National Group
07/07/2026
1.5 Hour
Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.
