Masterclass - Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks
PErforM: Steps to building a safer, more productive workplace
How simple workplace changes can reduce manual injury risks
Hazardous manual tasks remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Australia, resulting insignificant workers' compensation costs, lost productivity and long-term musculoskeletal disorders. Join our free webinar on how simple workplace changes can significantly reduce injury risks while improving productivity and employee engagement.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) Ergonomics Advisor Don Sendanayake will explain the Participative Ergonomics for Manual Tasks (PErforM) program – a compliant, practical and evidence-based approach to managing manual task risks.
Rather than relying solely on managers or external specialists, PErforM involves the people who perform the work every day in identifying hazards, assessing risks and developing practical solutions that improve both safety and efficiency. The PErforM approach has been successfully applied across a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, mining, warehousing, food processing and aged care.
The webinar will cover:
The PErforM approach to managing hazardous manual tasks
How worker participation leads to better safety outcomes
Your WHS obligations for hazardous manual tasks
Practical ways to reduce injury risks and improve productivity
Event Details
Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
Time: 12 noon - 1pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
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Don Sendanayake, Principal Advisor Ergonomics, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Office of Industrial Relations
Don is a Principal Advisor (Ergonomics) at Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. He is a Physiotherapist and also holds a Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health from La Trobe University. Don has over six years' experience an on-site Physiotherapist and Injury Management Consultant and has worked across a number of industry sectors including aviation, construction, healthcare and manufacturing.”
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