Workstation Assessment and Training Packages
Manual Handling Awareness Training
Return-to-Work Coordinator Training

Workstation Assessment and Training Packages

1. Workstation Ergonomics Training

The program is designed to provide current information on prevention of occupational injuries in the office environment. It instructs workers on basic ergonomics, safe work practices and implementation at their workstation.

The following contents are covered:

• Introduction to occupational Injuries
• Basic anatomy of the spine
• Correct posture
• Workstation principles
• Adjusting your workstation
• Stretches demonstrated

This is a 30-45 minute training session. This includes travel to your work location within the Sydney
Metropolitan area to present the training

Cost: $250 plus GST

2. Workstation Ergonomics & Risk Management Training

The program covers all aspects as for the Workstation Ergonomics Package with the addition of legal obligations and risk management in the workplace.

Additional topics covered:

• Legal requirements
• Risk management process
• Office assessment checklist

This is a 1 hour training session. This includes travel to your work location within the Sydney metropolitan area to present the training.

Cost: $300 plus GST

For both training packages:

• Maximum group size is 20 people (may have to be less, due to room size.)
• Suitable room to conduct the training
• Whiteboard and overhead projector advantageous
• Free posters and handouts
• Group attendance sheet and individual certificate of attendance

3. Workstation Assessment

The workstation assessment will be conducted by an Occupational Therapist. A brief checklist style report will be provided for each staff member assessed, detailing the changes to work practices that were implemented and equipment recommendations. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to assess each employee.
A quote can be provided for this service upon detailing the number of assessments that need to be conducted at the work location.

4. Workplace Risk Assessment

This is where the whole office environment or specific communal areas are assessed for risk i.e. office areas used by a number of staff. A report detailing risks identified and recommendations to control risks will be outlined.
A quote will be provided upon receipt of information on number of areas requiring assessment

Manual Handling Awareness Training

5. Manual Handling Awareness

30-45 minute training session - this includes education on common body parts injured, incorrect body movements and correct work postures, principle of correct manual handling, overview of workers and employers legislative responsibility. Stretches demonstrated and small practical component. This includes travel to your site within the Sydney metropolitan area to present the training.

Cost: $200 plus GST

6. Practical Manual Handling

1 hour training session - this includes education regarding the structures of the human body which enable movement and their relevance to manual handling, principles of correct manual handling and lifting, practical lifting exercises, and a participant handbook containing exercises and stretches to maintain a healthy back. This also includes travel to your site within the Sydney metropolitan area to present the training.

Cost: $300 plus GST

7. Workplace Specific Manual Handling Training

1 hour training session + 1 hour review of work place to tailor training to specific tasks (includes travel within Sydney metropolitan area). Brief written report provided on training session.

Cost: $400 plus GST

• Maximum group size is 20 people
• Lunch shed or suitable meeting room required
• Whiteboard and Overhead Projector advantageous
• Discounts for more than one session
• Free posters and handouts
• Attendance sheet provided
• CPD (Continued Professional Development) points can be issued to any attendee and or organization holding building license.
  

Return-to-Work Coordinator Training

Mend is accredited with WorkCover to provide Return to Work Coordinator training courses.

Mend provides Return-to-Work Coordinator training for Category 1 employers on a demand basis. If you are a Category 1 employee (i.e. pay a Workers Compensation premium greater than $50,000 p.a) you must have a WorkCover trained Return to Work Coordinator.

The course is 2 days duration and commences at 9am and concludes at 4pm daily.

Course content includes the following:

• Overview of the WorkCover scheme
• Reviewing your Return to Work program
• The role of the Return-to-Work Coordinator
• Working with key players and the role of the Insurer
• Benefits for injured workers
• Developing a Return to Work Plan
• Coordinators experience and WorkCover contacts

Courses are held at the Master Builders Association building at 52 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge. Information on parking locations can be provided. Course costs are $245 (incl. GST for Mend members) or $300 (incl. GST for non-members) plus an added cost of $25 for Manual Handling.

All attendees will be accredited with WorkCover and upon completion will be issued with a WorkCover Certificate.

Should you wish to attend the next course or if you have any further queries, please contact Sarah Lawson on 9660 8611 or by email sarah_lawson@mendservices.com.au.