Did you know that an emergency repair for a hospital bed mover can cost up to 4.8 times more than a scheduled preventative service? For healthcare facility managers, this financial sting is often secondary to the human cost of equipment failure. When a bed mover is out of action, it isn't just the b...

Did you know that the healthcare and social assistance sector now accounts for 19.9% of all serious workers' compensation claims in Australia, the highest of any industry? You're likely all too familiar with the strain this puts on your facility, especially when manual bed handling leads to physical...

Did you know that an emergency hospital bed mover repair service can cost 4.8 times more than a planned, preventative maintenance visit? When a motorised unit suddenly breaks down in a high-pressure clinical environment, the impact goes far beyond the repair bill. It often leads to immediate staff s...

Did you know that the Australian nursing and care workforce experiences serious musculoskeletal injury claims at a rate 2.3 times the national average? It is a sobering reality that over 54% of serious body stressing claims in this sector identify the patient as the primary cause of injury. While mo...

In a large South Australian hospital, bed-related staff injuries plummeted from twenty per year to zero within just twenty-four months of introducing a dedicated ergonomic patient transfer solution. You likely recognise the heavy physical burden your own team carries, often walking up to 15 kilometr...

Did you know that "lifting, pushing, pulling or bending" accounts for 24% of all workplace injuries in Australia? In the high-stakes environment of a modern ward, these physical demands contribute to more than half of all serious body stressing claims among healthcare staff. When your porters are ta...

Did you know that healthcare professionals walk an average of 15km every single shift while pushing loads that can exceed 500kg? It is an exhausting reality that frequently leads to chronic back injuries and significant ward delays. You likely recognise that the traditional model of requiring two po...

Did you know that a large South Australian hospital reduced bed-movement injuries from twenty per year to zero after implementing our transfer technology? It’s a powerful result, but that safety margin only holds if your equipment is in peak condition. When a machine fails, your staff are immediatel...

Did you know that body stressing accounts for 34.5% of all serious workers' compensation claims across Australia? Within the healthcare and social assistance sector, musculoskeletal disorders represent approximately 68% of serious injury claims, highlighting a critical need for more effective manual...

Relying on "safe lifting" techniques is no longer a sufficient strategy to meet your legal obligations in 2026. While many facilities still focus on administrative training, the Australian manual handling code of practice healthcare guidelines increasingly prioritise the elimination of hazards throu...

Did you know that over 54% of serious body stressing claims in the Australian nursing workforce identify the patient as the primary cause of injury? It's a sobering reality for facility managers who are currently battling high staff turnover and the relentless climb of insurance premiums. You should...

If you believe that another round of manual handling training will finally solve your staff turnover issues, you're likely overlooking the root cause of the problem. While ergonomics matter, the reality is that body stressing now accounts for 34.5% of all serious workers' compensation claims in Aust...

How many kilometres do your nursing and portering staff walk every day while pushing the weight of a small car? Research indicates that healthcare workers can cover up to 20 km daily, often while navigating heavy beds through the tight, challenging corridors of older facilities. It's a demanding rea...

Did you know that introducing motorised bed movers at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in South Australia reduced manual handling injuries from 20 per year to exactly zero? This remarkable outcome highlights why facility managers across the country are shifting their focus from simple procurement to lon...

Did you know that the direct and indirect costs of back injuries in the healthcare sector are now estimated at $20 billion annually? For facility managers, this figure represents more than just a budget challenge; it reflects the immense physical strain on nursing and portering staff who often walk...

Did you know that in 2026, 62% of registered nurses still report physical injuries from patient handling tasks every single year? It's a sobering reality for facility managers who watch their best staff sidelined by preventable back strain and musculoskeletal disorders. You likely recognise that man...

Could your hospital's safety record improve from twenty annual manual handling injuries to zero simply by prioritising equipment care? In a large South Australian hospital, this exact transformation occurred after implementing specialised transfer technology and a rigorous bed mover maintenance serv...

We are excited to introduce the Ride-On Platform Gen2, the latest upgrade available for the StaminaLift 5000 Transfer System and the StaminaLift 6000 Bariatric Transfer System. Designed and manufactured by RIHA Industries, the Gen2 platform has been developed with durability, operator comfort, and safety in mind. It is machined from solid aluminium and finished with a high-quality anodised surface, giving it a clean, robust, and professional finish suitable for demanding heal

Safe Work Australia reported 146,700 serious workers' compensation claims in the 2023-24 period; a stark reminder that manual handling remains a critical risk in our healthcare facilities. You've likely seen the toll this takes on your team, from persistent back pain to long-term leave that disrupts...

A warm welcome to the StaminaLift TS5000 at Camp LeJeune Naval Medical Center! We are proud to see the dedicated staff at Camp LeJeune embracing safer and more efficient patient transport with their new StaminaLift TS5000. As a Navy hospital serving military personnel, veterans, and their families, Camp LeJeune plays a vital role in delivering healthcare to those who serve. While RIHA Industries is well established across Australia, Asia, and Europe, we are equally committed