Manual Tasks with or without Hoist Training 

This comprehensive Manual Tasks course is tailored for caregivers, nursing staff, support workers, and healthcare professionals in aged care, disability services, and environments requiring hoist use.  This workshop covers essential topics to ensure participants can perform manual tasks safely and effectively, minimising injury risks and enhancing the quality of care.

Course Highlights:

• Identifying Workplace Hazards: Learn to recognise manual task hazards specific to your work environment.
• Legal Responsibilities: Understand the duty of care for both employers and employees, along with relevant laws, regulations, and risk management strategies.
• Injury Prevention: Explore how manual tasks can lead to injuries and common causes of injury in healthcare settings.
• Risk Assessment and Control: Assess manual task risks and apply appropriate control measures to reduce harm.
• Practical Equipment Use: Receive hands-on training with equipment such as hoists, slide sheets, and other tools, ensuring correct and safe usage tailored to your workplace.
• Posture and Lifting Techniques: Master the proper techniques for lifting, transferring individuals, and handling falls recovery.

Training is interactive, combining presentations, demonstrations, and practice sessions.  We also provide all hoist equipment and can bring it directly to your facility.  Upon completion, participants will have the practical skills and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely, reducing injury risks while enhancing care for elderly and disabled individuals.