Effective on-the-job instruction and adequate supervision will help workers become aware of safety issues and perform their jobs consistently and safely. You must provide your workers with any information, instruction, training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety at work.
Some of the benefits of reducing manual handling injuries go beyond strictly financial terms. Benefits can include:
· Reduced pain, suffering and restricted mobility for injured workers
· Increased quality of life for injured workers and their families
· Increased future earning capacity of injured workers
· Increased workplace morale
· Increased productivity leading to increased employer profits
· Lower staff turnover.
