KINNECT’s SmartMove Manual Handling training programs are designed to change your people’s behaviours when it comes to Manual Handling and reduce their risk of injury with simple, practical and realistic techniques. In our 21 years of delivering injury prevention services to Australian workplaces, we have developed our proven method for delivering the most effective manual handling training. Our programs have a track record for being both engaging and effective in reducing workplace injuries.
For the Employee
A worker who completes a KINNECT SmartMove program will:
- Understand how a manual handling injury sustained at work can impact on their personal life, and be motivated to avoid high risk practices.
- Feel empowered to identify and suggest solutions to risks they identify within their workplace, and have the basic knowledge required to modify tasks or asks for assistance.
- Have an improved understanding and appreciation for their body and how loads affect its ability to perform task safely of a period of time.
For the Employer
Through the provision of a tailored manual handling program for employees, an employer has the potential to:
- Reduce the frequency and severity of Injuries
- Reduce overall reportable injury statistics via a reduction in manual handling-related incidents
- Reduce Lost Time or Medical Treatment injures
- Save money via reduced down time and workers compensation premiums through a reduction in injuries
What can be done to prevent injuries?
By contacting KINNECT you have taken the first step in ensuring your workforce understands the risks associated with manual handling and has the motivation and practical experience to reduce potential injuries and improve their work environment.
Over the past two decades, we have developed a Proven Method for delivering Manual Handling Training to Workplaces that engages with Employees and Achieves an ROI for our Clients.
Since 1996, more than 100,000 workers have participated in a SmartMove Manual Handling Program delivered by KINNECT.
I can honestly say the team at KINNECT have contributed to improving our Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 81%, our Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) by 66% and our Disabling Injury Severity Rate (DISR) by 56% at one of or underground sites with their SmartMove Program. A highlight of the program has been there has been zero down time due to their on the job approach.
Adam Austin, Xstrata Coal Queensland – Manager Occupational Health Hygeine
Safe Work Australia
Hazardous Manual Tasks – Code of Practice – 2011
National Standard for Manual Tasks – 2007
Work Health and Safety Queensland
Hazardous Manual Tasks – Code of Practice – 2011
No Sprains, Big Gains – Video
Government of Western Australia
KINNECT is an approved supplier on the Local Buy Panel. Under the Business Management Services contract (BUS 249-0515), relevant Queensland and Northern Territory local government departments/agencies/entities are able to engage KINNECT. for services such as Manual Handling Training, directly through Vendor Panel.
SmartMove Micro
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An all inclusive manual handling training program providing your workforce with both theory and pratical application on best practice manual handling.
45 minutes theory session
45 minutes pratcial session
Certificates for all employees
A manual handling summary report
45 minutes pratcial session
Certificates for all employees
A manual handling summary report
SmartMove Comprehensive
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A highly customised manual handling training program aimed at educating your workforce on proactive injury prevention strategies and self management techniques.
Site review of high risk manual tasks performed by workers prior to delivery
Job specific customised training package
45 minutes theory session
45 minutes pratcial session
Certificates for all employees
A manual handling summary report
*Development and implementation of a pre-start stretching program can also coincide with training
Job specific customised training package
45 minutes theory session
45 minutes pratcial session
Certificates for all employees
A manual handling summary report
*Development and implementation of a pre-start stretching program can also coincide with training
Online Manual Handling Training Course
$19
per student
Topic 1 – Introduction
Topic 2 – Risks and Consequences of Poor Manual Handling
Topic 3 – Risk Management
Topic 4 – Proper Lifting Techniques
Topic 5 – Putting into Practice
30 minute online course
Certificate of completion
Certificate of completion
FAQs
KINNECT can conduct SmartMove Manual Handling Training Programs in most locations throughout Australia. We have consultants and/or clinics located in the following locations:
- Sydney, NSW
- Brisbane, QLD
- Melbourne, VIC
- Perth, WA
- Canberra, ACT
- Cairns, QLD
- Townsville, QLD
- Mackay, QLD
- Rockhampton, QLD
- Gladstone, QLD
- Emerald, QLD
- Sunshine Coast, QLD
- Gold Coast, QLD
Our Manual Handling Training Programs are delivered by tertiary qualified Allied Health Professionals – Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists. Our consultants all hold extensive experience in Occupational Health and risks associated with manual tasks.
Ready to Start your SmartMove Program?
If you’re ready to start your SmartMove Program, simply give us a call to organise a no obligation meeting with one of our dedicated Senior Injury Prevention Consultants. During this meeting, we will discuss your injury trends, business needs and objective outcomes for the program.