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February 09, 2009
Handle yourself properly
Injuries relating to manual handling are a major cause of lost time in the workplace and make up almost one-third of WA's workers' compensation claims.
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February 09, 2009
Soft tissue injury: know your RICE
Many of you may have experienced the pain and discomfort of a muscle sprain or tear, possibly as a result of falling or placing too much demand on certain areas of your body.
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February 13, 2007
Take 5 at home
Manual handling is a term synonymous with the workplace but you have just as great a risk of injury at home. By following safety principles and procedures as you would at work, you will be more aware of the many dangers lurking around your house.
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February 13, 2007
Shoulder rescue
We know how important it is to protect our back when lifting heavy objects, but it is just as easy to injure your shoulders through poor lifting techniques.
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February 13, 2007
STIs the silent menace
Did you know that three quarters of loss time injuries at Pilbara Iron are caused by soft tissue injuries (STIs) such as sprains, strains and bruising. In most cases these can be avoided by following correct manual handling procedures and taking more time to assess the risk of injury.
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