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Manual Handling Courses

Move safe can develop tailor made course to suit customer requirements.

  • How long is a course?
    Depends on the manual handling requirements of your organization. Course can be 3 to 4 hours depending on manual handling experience.
  • Where is the course delivered?
    I can deliver the course at your work location, this allows people to feel comfortable with the environment how the tasks can be completed in your workplace.
  • What are the course fees?
    Course cost are determined by the following: How much theory development there is, creating a good base platform for manual tasks will benefit employers and set a structure to suit your requirements. What equipment is required to complete the training How long the training session is What follow-up is required after the course is delivered.
  • What are the numbers of people that can be trained at one time?
    It depends on the training to be delivered. But the following are guides For People focused manual handling courses 6 minimum and maximum 12 For loads focused manual handling courses 6 minimum and maximum 15
  • What equipment do I need for manual handling?
    Depends on your manual handling training program to be delivered. This can be discussed when we discuss you training requirements. People handling courses: this may include: hoists, beds, slide sheets, slide boards Loads courses: this can include items you move in your workplace, this can be discussed. Office ergonomics – standard office setup will be discussed. Please note this course is hard to deliver with shared work desks and offices.
  • Will I be charged a call out fee for a course?
    For Perth Metropolitan call outs there will are no fees.
  • Can the training be delivered remotely or in regional areas?
    Yes, I can deliver to remote and country areas. For more information please contact me.
  • What organisations are best suited to this type of training?
    Aged Care Providers, Disability Service Providers, Schools / Education Settings, Offices, Couriers.
  • What information do I need to provide book a training course?
    An understanding of what training you require How many staff are to be trained? Do your staff have experience in manual handling? What was covered in your last manual handling course? Do you have guidelines setup for your staff safety? This helps in the development of manual handling programs. Do you have a venue to deliver the training program at? When do you want this training delivered? What equipment do you have to deliver the training?
  • What is involved in a training course booked for delivery?
    A bespoke theory session will be created to ensure understanding and duty of care, OSH Act, risk assessment, body habits A discussion on safety process before face to face course A face to face session created to practice the required manual handling transfers The introduction of safe body postures and movement patterns when performing tasks
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