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WorkSafe manual handling workshops

Hazardous manual handling is the biggest cause of workplace injuries in Victoria, according to WorkSafe. The state’s work safety regulator said it has accepted 48,355 injury claims since 2021, with more than 60 per cent of these injuries musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as sprains, strains,…

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