TasNetworks

TasNetworks is a Tasmanian state owned corporation that supplies power from the generation source to homes and businesses through a network of transmission towers, substations and power lines.

Project

17 TasNetwork Sites – Tasmania Wide

Scope

The delivery of a Soft Tissue Injury Prevention Program for High Risk Manual Handling Tasks

Duration

4 Months

Participants

500+ Employees

Included

• Hazardous Manual Task Risk Identification (30 roles)
• Development of Hazardous Manual Task Risk Assessments with recommendations made regarding potential control measures
• Development of Safe Work Method Statements and Best Practice Manual Handling Guidelines
• Small Group review and training on best practice manual handling techniques and risk mitigation strategies
• Ergonomic training and individual one on one assessments for all office based personnel
• Development of online virtual instruction / guidance materials – with video footage of hazardous manual tasks and step by step guide on best practice approach
• Comprehensive report with overview of training delivered, recommendations made, innovations and control measures to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury