Warm Up Program Development


Preparing Teams for Safe, High Performance Work

EMP Onsite: Work Strong, Work Safe

EMP Onsite Warm Up Programs are designed to get your teams physically and mentally ready for work, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injury, improving focus, and promoting a stronger safety culture.


Developed by our national network of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, these programs are tailored to the specific physical demands of your workforce. Whether it's lifting, repetitive handling, or sustained static work, each warm up routine is built from real data captured through task analysis, wearable motion assessment, and ergonomic review.


Warm up programs can be delivered as part of daily pre start routines, integrated into toolbox talks, or embedded within onboarding and manual handling training. The result: a workforce that starts every shift prepared, activated, and protected.

Key Benefits

  • Up to 30% reduction in sprain and strain injuries.
  • Improved flexibility, mobility, and coordination.
  • Greater readiness for high demand manual tasks.
  • Increased engagement and team participation in pre-starts.
  • Reinforcement of positive safety habits and body awareness.
  • Demonstrated compliance with WHS injury prevention obligations.

How It Works

1. Job Task Analysis & Risk Profiling


Each program begins with a detailed review of job tasks, injury data, and observed movement patterns. Our clinicians identify high-risk movements and muscle groups most involved in workplace injuries.


2. Tailored Program Design


Using this data, we design targeted warm-up routines that activate the exact muscle groups and movement patterns required for each role, from warehouse operators and drivers to retail and office-based teams.


3. Clinician Led Training & Rollout


EMP physiotherapists and exercise physiologists lead onsite demonstrations and coach supervisors and champions to facilitate daily warm-ups safely and effectively. Programs are built for sustainability, ensuring long-term adoption.


4. Integration into Operations


Warm-up sessions can be embedded into pre-start meetings, shift changeovers, or onboarding processes. Each session takes just 5–7 minutes and can be performed without equipment.


5. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement


Program adoption and impact are reviewed periodically, with injury trends and participation rates monitored through EMP’s reporting systems and the EMP Dashboard for measurable ROI.

Optional Enhancements

  • Wearable motion tracking to verify activation quality and identify movement imbalances.
  • Industry specific warm up libraries available through the EMP Portal.
  • Supervisor and safety champion train the trainer modules.
  • Pre-start safety video content co-branded for client use.
  • Integration with Manual Handling and Work Conditioning programs.

Proven Impact

Industry

Transport & Logistics

Result

% reduction in manual handling injuries

ROI / Outcome

Increased safety participation across shifts

Manufacturing

% fewer shoulder and back strain incidents

Improved worker flexibility and endurance

Retail

% drop in early shift fatigue related claims

Strengthened pre-start engagement

Infrastructure

% workforce participation within 3 months

Embedded warm up culture and measurable ROI

Why Organisations Choose EMP Onsite

  • Clinically developed, industry tested programs.
  • Customised routines based on task demands and injury data.
  • Designed for sustainability and daily use.
  • Delivered by national network of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.
  • Measurable impact on injury prevention and safety engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do EMP warm up sessions take?

    Each routine takes around 5–7 minutes and can be easily completed before the start of a shift or during a pre-start meeting.

  • Are programs the same for all sites?

    No. Every warm-up program is site- and role-specific, designed around real job tasks, observed risks, and injury data for your operations.

  • Do employees need equipment?

    No equipment is required. All movements are bodyweight-based and designed to be practical, space-efficient, and easy to replicate daily.

  • Can supervisors run the warm-ups after initial rollout?

    Yes. EMP provides “train-the-trainer” sessions and digital resources to ensure supervisors or nominated safety champions can lead ongoing warm-ups confidently and safely.

  • How do you measure effectiveness?

    Program adoption, participation rates, and injury trends are tracked over time through the EMP Dashboard, with measurable reductions in soft-tissue injuries typically within 6–12 months.

  • Can this program be included in onboarding?

    Absolutely. Integrating warm-up routines into induction and onboarding helps new starters develop safe habits early and adapt physically to their new work demands.

Our proven programs typically deliver a 30% reduction in Workers’ Compensation claims and premium costs in addition to improving the workplace culture and the performance of individual workers and teams.
Contact EMP Onsite today to discuss how we can assist your organisation!

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