New manual handling initiatives

David Caple AM joined us for his annual presentation on human factors and ergonomics. As always, there was a great turnout, because he is a great speaker full of insights. As a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, David shared the web address www.hfehub.au where there are really interesting podcasts available for all.

David split his presentation into 3 industry groups, bringing his own personal insights into the safety challenges in these changing environments.

• Large retail
• Libraries
• Childcare

 He uses observation and conversation with workers, rather than checklists, to review a workplace. As work demands change in these industries, standard equipment and processes of work used for many years are now safety hazards. A great question David shared with us is to ask ‘Why now?’

David’s presentation includes a host of pictorial examples of hazards, as well as many practical examples of simple changes that can be made to improve safety. These changes can be used across many industries, jobs and at home – we could all use a pick–up stick at home!

Financial members can also view his presentation videos from previous years by logging in, then clicking on the Speakers tab and searching for David Caple.

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New manual handling initiatives

Date & Time: Tuesday 9 September 2025, noon

CSG Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom only

Speaker:  David Caple AM, David Caple & Associates

Topic: New manual handling initiatives

The esteemed David Caple AM will join us on 9 September to talk about new initiatives in manual handling that have been assessed and implemented in a range of workplaces, including libraries, childcare and large retail stores.

David will provide an overview of the methodology involved, and give examples of the initiatives. Manual handling..read more.

About the speaker:

David Caple AM is a leading figure in occupational health and safety here and overseas. He has advised a wide range of businesses, industry groups and public sector organisations, and has worked with Australian and overseas governments on work health and safety strategy.

He has spent 40 years as an OHS consultant, and was an Adjunct Professor, Centre for Ergonomics & Human Factors, La Trobe University for 20 years. David was President of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2006-2009, in which capacity he represented the profession in 23 countries, to governments, universities, researchers and practitioners.
In 2024 he was co-author of a new international publication Giving your business the human factors edge.… Making it Happen!

David is a Financial Member of Central Safety Group.

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