"Manual handling is any activity involving force when lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, holding or restraining. It may also include stretching and bending, sustained and awkward postures and repetitive movements."

Both employers & workers have obligations under legislation with regard to manual handling.

Each state & territory has separate legislation specific to that jurisdiction.

For more information on legislation, workplace safety and manual handling follow the links below to the relevant government departments for each state and territory:

These links are provided for information purposes only & do not in any way imply endorsement of our product or GMS Innovation Pty Ltd as a company.

GMS Innovation products can have a significant impact in your workplace, complying with Occupational Health Safety and Welfare (OHS&W) funeral requirements; they not only help reduce work related lifting and strain injuries but really provide the “muscle” required to make the whole process of transferring coffins less strenuous overall, with an associated reduction of insurance premiums.