QOH training
Whether your need is for specific OHS training, improved OHS awareness, or simply compliance with legal requirements, Quality Occupational Health will conduct tailor-made or WorkCover Accredited courses, on-site or off-site to suit your needs.
Quality Occupational Health offers the following training sessions. QOH reserves the right to amend training fees as required.
Claims Estimation for RTW Coordinators
$275 per person (GST inclusive)
In this session we hope to answer all your questions about claims estimation - what they are, when and why they should be done. We also look at the components of an estimate, the different types of incapacities and rates that apply and when benefits cease. The session is rounded out with some practical case studies on how to calculate an estimate.
Pandemic Flu Business Continuity Planning (Avian Influenza Planning)
We have run many training programs on business continuity planning for avian flu. For more information go to:
Swine and Avian Flu Training and Resources
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Alcohol & Other Drugs in the Workplace: "How to deal with an Intoxicated Worker"
This is the second in the series of Alcohol & Other Drugs in the Workplace Workshops that deals specifically with issues surrounding how to manage an intoxicated worker. This 2.5 hour workshop has been developed for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders who are seeking information and practical learning examples on how to identify, assess and manage potential safety implications of an intoxicated worker in the workplace.
Workshops will be regularly run at our Merrylands Training Centre. On-site training can be accommodated.
Feedback from some of our clients:
“Great info. received” (March 2011)
“Well done” (March 2011)
“This session was better than I expected!” (16/12/10)
“Very informative providing overall knowledge on how to deal with intoxicated workers and signs to look for” (16/12/10)
“Lots of points I had not considered” (18/11/09)
“Excellent presentation and incorporation of group experience…” (18/11/09)
“ Very good as expected” (29/10/09)
“Informative and well presented. Interactive involvement was important” (29/10/09)
“Well done” (29/10/09)
“Outstanding” (29/10/09)
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Drug and Alcohol Resource Page
Drug and Alcohol Policy Writing Workshop
Following our recent very successful seminar on Drugs and Alcohol at work, we our now running a series of workshops on drug and alcohol policy development from our training centre. These will be run by:
Dr David Allen
MBBS(Hons), DPH, FAFOM
Occupational Physician and Managing Director QOH
and
Katrina McIlwraith
B.App.Sc(OT), M.OH&S Mgt (UTS)
OHS Risk Management Consultant QOH
David and Katrina are both up to date with the latest developments in dealing with drug and alcohol problems in the workplace.
Feedback from some of our clients:
“Has given me a lot of good ideas!” (04/08/10)
“Keep up the good work!” (04/08/10)
“Very good information.” (04/08/10)
“Great overview of D & A” (18/11/09)
“It was an excellent presentation” (18/11/09)
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Drug and Alcohol Resource Page
Introduction to Return-to-Work Coordination
(2 days) - $440 per person (GST inclusive)
Completion of this training is a legal requirement for Return-to-Work Coordinators who are employed by (or contracted to) Category 1 employers (basic tariff premium greater than $50,000).
This two-day WorkCover accredited course is also suited to Managers and Supervisors who have responsibilities for providing suitable duties and monitoring injured worker's return-to-work programs and occupational rehabilitation at the work site. This covers many aspects of occupational rehabilitation.
Testimonials from some of our clients:
“This course was well presented and did not go on over and over things.” (4th & 5th May 2011)
“Good course. Did not bog down" (4th & 5th May 2011)
“This course was well presented” (4th & 5th May 2011)
“Excellent course content. Well educated” (25th & 26th May, 2010)
“Excellent. Thank you very much.” (25th & 26th May, 2010)
“Well presented” (25th & 26th May, 2010)
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Advanced Return-to-Work Coordination
(1 day) - $330 per person (GST inclusive)
This one-day WorkCover accredited course has been developed for experienced return to work coordinators, with a focus on strategic case management and management of complex cases. The course is suitable for Return-to-Work Coordinators who have at least six months experience, and who have completed the Introduction to Return-to-Work Coordination course.
This will further enhance your occupational rehabilitation skills.
Feedback from some of our clients:
“It has widened my knowledge of various strategies” (12/11/09)
“Katrina was brilliant. I have not enjoyed a training session so much in years. Thank you” (12/11/09)
“Thank you Katrina. I found this training very interesting due to your experience, knowledge and expert facilitation” (12/11/09)
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Injury Management Training for Supervisors
$85 per person (GST inclusive)
The first 48 hours after an injury are critical. Frontline individuals in any organisation have a very important role to play in the return to work process. For this reason we have developed a two-hour training package specifically for supervisors to help them handle injured workers in a positive way. This will reduce the need for more comprehensive occupational rehabilitation services. Training is open to managers, supervisors, leading-hands and team-leaders. We conduct the Injury Management Training for Supervisors regularly at our Merrylands training rooms or at your workplace by arrangement.
Feedback from some of our clients:
“Very good. Thank you.” (October 2009)
“I found the training informative and practical to my role. Training was balanced with info. From both perspectives” (31/03/09)
“I really enjoyed the presentation as I have not had much to do with RTW. It has given me lots of information that will be helpful to me in my role. Thank you.” (08/04/09)
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Onsite Manual Handling Awareness Training
This 2-hour package aims to:
- Increase awareness of OHS responsibilities of both employers & employees at the workplace in regard to manual handling risks.
- Facilitate understanding of risk management at the workplace (Identifying, Assessing and Controlling workplace risks).
- Identify and describe the main manual handling risks specific to participants work tasks.
- Assess the specific risk factors in the job performed by the participants.
- Describe and demonstrate the various methods for developing controls for the manual handling risks identified.
- Describe and demonstrate the safest manual handling solutions that are relevant to the participant's job, highlighting the main benefits to participants of using these handling methods.
Training packages are tailored to the worksite using job specific examples and photographs. A summary report is also provided to management at the conclusion of training, outlining any specific manual handling concerns identified and suggested controls brainstormed during the course of the session.
Feedback from clients:
“I found this course very useful and helpful” (March 2010)
“Very professional and most informative” (March 2010)
“Very good” (March 2010)
“Well presented. Enjoyable session” (March 2010)
“Great presentation” (March 2010)
“Very informative” (March 2010)
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Onsite Ergonomics & Workstation Set-up Training
Training is provided in 2 forms:-
Individual workstation assessments
- Individual workstations are assessed in consultation with the worker, with a view to providing recommendations on how to maximise posture and minimise potential for musculo-skeletal pain/injury.
Group education and follow-up workstation reviews
- An education package is presented to participants in regards to 'best practice' ergonomics and workstation set-up, aimed at minimising the risk of injury and aid in occupational rehabilitation. At the completion of these sessions, participants are invited to have their workstation reviewed by ergonomics trainers to assess any individual needs.
Ergonomics training packages are tailored to the worksite using job specific examples and photographs. A summary report is also provided to management at the conclusion of training, outlining any specific ergonomic concerns identified and suggested controls brainstormed during the course of the session.
Feedback from some of these sessions:
“Very helpful – made clear the affects of the way we sit & the importance of our station setup.” (03/11/08)
“I think the stretches will be really helpful. Also tips on adjusting chairs. Thanks” (03/11/08)
“Good ideas to improve on. Thank you” (03/11/08)
“Very informative & professional” (03/11/08)
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Yellow Flag (psychosocial factors) assessment and intervention
We run training in all aspects of dealing with psychosocial factors (yellow flags)in compensation and occupational rehabilitation cases. We explain how to administer and score tools such as the Orebro questionnaire (OMPQ). We provide guidance in dealing with all types of yellow flags and can customise the training to match the work situation and culture.
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Quit Smoking in the Workplace
We run standard or customised quit smoking programs including assessing individual addiction levels, education on effective quit smoking techniques, dietary advice, healthy lifestyle, weight management and more.
Go to:
Quit Smoking in the Workplace
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Why Choose QOH?
Our RTW Coordinator Training (Introductory and Advanced) is facilitated by an approved WorkCover Trainer with extensive experience in occupational rehabilitation. Session numbers are limited to ten participants to maximise interaction and discussion and to ensure each component of training is thoroughly addressed. We are conveniently located in Merrylands, easily accessed by car or train.
Our trainers are all tertiary-qualified OHS consultants with either a physiotherapy or occupational therapy background. We have extensive industry knowledge and experience and are able to tailor training services to suit specific workplace requirements. We are supported by a team of occupational physicians and rehabilitation consultants.
Our trainers focus on experiential learning and participant interaction thereby maximizing the experience for the trainee.
Certificates are issued to all participants for all training sessions at no additional cost.