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Physios in the Workplace - Part 1: Identifying and assessing hazardous manual tasks in a workplace
In this session we will explore the need for quality identification and assessment of hazardous manual tasks, introduce the role of SafeWork SA, and demystify the risk management process for manual tasks at work. We will be joined by a SafeWork SA representative to explain how to meet regulatory requirements under the WHS Act and Regulations.
If you provide Physiotherapy services to workplaces, register now to learn more about preventing and managing body stressing injuries in the workplace.
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 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.
Heidi Turbill is a registered Occupational Therapist, Certified Professional Ergonomist as awarded through the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) and has over 30 years of experience working in the occupational health and rehabilitation industry within Australia and the United States of America. She currently works at Safework SA as the Team Leader of the Work Environment unit which provides technical advice to the agency on matters including ergonomics and hazardous manual tasks. As an inspector she also regulates businesses regarding compliance matters and delivers presentations to industry groups about compliance on hazardous manual tasks. Prior to working at Safework SA she worked for over 20 years consulting to businesses about manual task risk management across a wide range of industries, helping to design physical workspaces, processes and equipment. She has also worked within engineering teams to facilitate safety in design processes throughout the design lifecycle and served on the national Board of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.
Occupational Health National Group
2/6/2026
1.5 hours
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.
