Provention
Alison Richmond
My point of difference
I challenge the status quo and don't give up if I believe there's a genuine solution. For years there's been a narrative that "manual handling training doesn't work." I refused to believe we can't teach willing adults an effective physical skill in the workplace. We do it in sport, dance, learning an instrument, driving a car, riding a bike. Our programmes make people Physically Intelligent, so they move effectively and don't get injured. They're built on the movement habits of the uninjured worker, principles from sporting excellence, physical learning strategies and the science of habit formation, and with those foundations, our programmes most consistently reduce manual handling injuries by 60% plus across many industry sectors.
About
Provention helps NZ businesses reduce manual handling-related injuries through our First Move programme. Most of our clients achieve injury reductions of 60% plus, with our national team of physiotherapy- and occupational therapy-trained trainers delivering our programmes. We work with businesses of 100 plus employees whose workforce faces manual handling risk. Current clients include: Farmers Trading Company, Delegat, NZ Safety Blackwoods, Higgins, NZ Sugar
Products and services
Injury Prevention Programmes Manual Handling programmes: our core offering, delivered as in-house training, Train-the-Trainer, online programmes and a VR option Office workstation assessments Warm-Up programmes Early discomfort programmes
Why I am a member
To meet and collaborate with other businesswomen battling the highs and lows of being self-employed in small to medium businesses. Learn from each other and support each other so don't feel so 'alone' in running a small business. Referral and support network with other businesses with the same ideal client
Testimonials
We have witnessed a 90% reduction in RSI injuries since the introduction of the First Move programme. H&S Team: Produce Delivered. A 67% reduction in work-related manual handling ACC claims within 2 years of the First Move programme. H& S Manager, Farmers Trading Company I have not been to a chiropractor in all the weeks since our workshop. By applying the First Move principles and stretches, I have had no discomfort or pain. Timberlands Forestry Worker
Latest news
About to begin working with an AI detection company to integrate a safe movement component into their suite of offerings. This company is growing globally, so a great opportunity.