What are the Employees duties to prevent manual handling injuries?
Employees have a duty to cooperate with their employer and supervisors in accordance with Chapter 6 of the National Standard for Manual Handling [NOHSC: 1001(1990)] Employees should also assist employers in their efforts to identify, assess and control risks arising from repetitive or forceful movement or both, and/or maintenance of constrained or awkward postures. Employees should, where workable: • participate in, and use, the training provided in safe work systems, procedures and practices; • participate in, and use, the particular training provided in specific tasks, skills and techniques; • use the mechanical aids or devices and the associated training provided; • take any rest breaks provided.
