Safe Actions

13/10/2026

I am not promoting a particular supplier, but this summary of options for 'ceiling' hoists could be helpful
https://unicare.au/blogs/does-a-ceiling-hoist-need-to-be-fixed-to-the-ceiling

06/10/2026

Nursing, carers and support workers continue to experience high levels of body stressing claims, the the predominantly female workforce.
60% of injuries are from handling other than lifting, carrying and putting down.
So it is all those 'small' pulls, sustained holds, supporting limbs, twisting to reach around and over, tugs on clothing, hand over hand supports and assaults.

Here is the data set:

Safe Work Australia is exploring the WHS profile of different occupations to help illustrate the risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties.

29/09/2026

Ever wondered about getting out of bed? There are many different ways to get out of bed and these vary with age and mobility. It is definitely worth exploring with each individual what they try and do before you assist so your assistance can help, not hinder their normal movement pattern and function.
Here is a journal article to help
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/33685231_Movement_Patterns_Used_by_the_Elderly_When_Getting_Out_of_Bed

22/09/2026

This is the time of year when I start to plan and allocate time slots for courses for the following year. Let me know if there is any particular topic you would like covered, or you would like to upgrade or refresh your current skill set.
Always happy to help.
Just send an email to [email protected]

15/09/2026

Are you a therapist and want to refresh your manual tasks skills? Network with others? See innovative ways to reduce effort and load and use common manual tasks equipment. Join the Manual Tasks for Therapists course in October 26. The details can be found on my website.
https://www.safeactions.com.au/upcoming-courses

To register just email [email protected]

This 2.75 hour course meet requirements for manual handling training prior to clinical placement. Certificates are accepted at Notre Dame University, ECU Joondalup,  Murdoch and CDU.  Attendance certificates provided on the day.  It may also meet requirements for manual tasks certificate for many...

08/09/2026

Its National Work Safe Month in October.
This year the theme is Safe Work is for Life.
A campaign kit is available here:

Use this campaign kit to help raise awareness of National Safe Work Month in your workplace and encourage everyone to get involved. The resources in this kit are designed to make it easy to promote the campaign, start conversations about work health and safety (WHS), and support local activities thr...

01/09/2026

Thinking about CPD points and requirements? SafeActions can provide you with topic specific training e.g. hoists, slide sheets; generic training e.g. for aged care, for therapists and accredited training e.g. Health Care 2 and beyond. Email Julie for more information

25/08/2026

Whatever the manual tasks you do, Worksafe WA has information so you can work through the risk management process correctly to end up with a viable solution.

https://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/manual-tasks

18/08/2026

The Code of Practice Hazardous Manual Tasks document is long.
The risk assessment form is also quite long.
I have reduced it down to a three page tick and flick version on my website.

Bottom line is:
REPORT any activity that you do that has:
- high, sudden, sustained, repetitive force
- awkward repetitive sustained postures or movements
- exposure to vibration

11/08/2026

Assisting people up from the floor: oh the techniques I have seen.
There is a range of strategies from using one chair, two chairs, lots of sofa cushions to equipment such as hoists, chair raisers and air assisted devices. If PD in this area is of interest to you then email me