Injury Reduction

Pre-employment Screening

Pre-employment screening is an important part of the recruitment process. It is widely used by organisations to ensure that the most suitable candidate is selected for the job. Pre-employment screening assesses a potential employee’s ability to meet the inherent physical and/or psychological demands of a specific work position. Screening can also be used for current employees in the event of a change in work duties such as a promotion, transfer or re-structure.

Research has shown that the use of pre-employment screening is 4 times more useful than interviewing for recruitment and promotion. Pre-employment Screening helps avoid the expense of recruiting the wrong person. It is a selection tool that is suitable for high level executive positions right through to labouring positions.

The benefits to employers include:

• A better person to job match
• Improved performance and productivity
• Reduced turnover and absenteeism
• Reduces the risk of workplace injury and workers’ compensation claims
• Compliance with OHS and Anti-discrimination legislation

Manual Handling Training

AW Workwise has a range of manual handling training courses tailored to suit individual workplaces. Training emphasizes group discussion & practical participation.

Course content includes (but is not limited to):

• Relevant legislation informing employees of their responsibilities
• Relevant body anatomy and mechanisms of injury involved with manual handling
• Benefits of fitness and stretching regimes in reducing manual handling injuries
• Practical demonstration and education in correct manual handling techniques
• On the job assessment and practical analysis of workplace manual handling systems

What are the main benefits to employers?  

• Assist employers to meet their obligations under OHS Legislation by controlling risk through providing workers with training in safe manual handling techniques
• Reduction in lost time injuries 
• Reduction in workers compensation premiums
• Improved performance and productivity

back to top

Office Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science of how people interact with their environment. Ergonomic principles assist to make jobs easier and to reduce physical strain on employees. Ergonomics training focuses on ensuring employees’ workstations are setup to maximise appropriate working postures as well as the reinforcement of correct work practices and techniques to prevent injury.

What are the benefits to Employers?     

• Improves employee productivity and efficiency
• Reduces risk of workplace injury, lost time, & workers compensation costs
• Assists employers to meet their responsibilities and obligations under OHS Act 2000 through the provision of training as a risk control strategy.

About Us | OHS Solutions | Training | Return to Work | Psychological Services | Industry News