Statistics show that the most common work-related injury that results in more than a week off work is muscular stress caused by manual handling. The lack of a proven method to address these injuries can lead to ongoing injuries, measurable costs, loss of productivity and a negative impact on the well-being of employees.
Upon authorization, we build this interactive guide based on First Move, a proven manual handling training program developed by Provention. With more than 15 years of experience working with New Zealand and Australian businesses, Provention specializes in delivering safe movement practices to prevent employee injuries across various industries.
As a former First Move competent enforcer, I was responsible for training new employees on the proper techniques for manual handling. To ensure that the learning process was engaging and effective, we also employed this guide to allow employees to easily compare and associate the techniques taught in the program with their daily actions. By doing so, employees were able to understand the importance of the techniques and how to apply them in the context of their workplaces.
We developed this training guide using Storyline 360, and it has proven to be a helpful resource during the program and refresher sessions. Developing these First Move examples has also enabled our team to identify the many workplace settings where these techniques could be applicable and effective in reducing work injuries.