Introduction to Mobility & Falls Prevention
• Definition of mobility assistance
• Understanding falls and slips risks
• Common causes of workplace falls
• Impact of falls on individuals and organisations
• Importance of preventative approaches

Understanding Mobility Challenges
• Reduced mobility considerations
• Age-related mobility factors
• Temporary and long-term mobility limitations
• Balance and coordination issues
• Recognising mobility difficulties

Falls Risk Factors
• Environmental hazards
• Unsafe flooring and walkways
• Poor lighting conditions
• Inappropriate footwear
• Manual handling and movement risks
• Clutter and trip hazards

Safe Mobility Assistance Principles
• Supporting safe movement
• Communication during mobility assistance
• Encouraging independence safely
• Observation-led support techniques
• Maintaining dignity and comfort

Workplace Ergonomics & Safe Movement
• Safe posture awareness
• Body positioning during assistance
• Reducing strain during support activities
• Movement planning and positioning
• Preventing injuries to staff and individuals

Falls Prevention Strategies
• Hazard identification and reporting
• Environmental control measures
• Safe workspace organisation
• Monitoring high-risk areas
• Promoting movement awareness

Responding to Falls Incidents
• Immediate response procedures
• Reporting requirements
• Escalation procedures
• Recording incidents appropriately
• Supporting post-incident reviews

Remote, Community & Residential Considerations
• Falls prevention in residential settings
• Supporting individuals in community environments
• Space limitation considerations
• Environmental awareness in varied settings

Promoting a Safety Culture
• Encouraging proactive reporting
• Workplace awareness responsibilities
• Continuous improvement approaches
• Maintaining falls prevention awareness

This course is suitable for personnel involved in mobility support, workplace safety, employee wellbeing, or care-related environments, including:

• Healthcare Assistants
• Nurses and Care Staff
• Occupational Support Workers
• Community Care Personnel
• Facilities Teams
• Health & Safety Officers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Hospitality & Accommodation Staff
• Workplace Wellbeing Coordinators
• Employees responsible for assisting individuals with mobility

No previous mobility or falls prevention experience is required.

Injury Prevention
Falls can lead to serious injuries affecting employees, service users, residents, patients, and visitors.

Workplace Safety
Safe mobility practices help reduce incidents, improve awareness, and support safer environments.

Legal Responsibility
Employers have responsibilities to provide safe systems of work and reduce workplace risks.

Employee Confidence
Training improves awareness, communication, and practical understanding of safer mobility support practices.

Organisational Compliance
Supports workplace health, safety, and risk management responsibilities within UAE workplaces.

Participants will:

• Understand common causes of falls and mobility-related incidents
• Recognise environmental and behavioural risk factors
• Support safer mobility practices
• Identify workplace hazards contributing to falls
• Apply practical falls prevention measures
• Understand safe movement and posture principles
• Respond appropriately to falls incidents
• Promote safer workplace practices and awareness

Instructor-led training
• Interactive discussion and workplace scenarios
• Practical movement awareness guidance
• Hazard identification exercises
• Falls prevention case studies

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises, or
• Online Webinar

The course focuses on practical awareness, prevention strategies, and workplace safety support.

This training supports workplace safety obligations and best practice guidance under UAE occupational health and safety expectations, including:

• UAE Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations
• UAE Occupational Safety & Health requirements
• Dubai Municipality Health & Safety Guidelines
• Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (OSHAD)
• Relevant organisational risk management and workplace safety standards

UAE employers are expected to:

• Provide safe workplaces and systems of work
• Reduce risks associated with slips, trips, and falls
• Ensure employees receive appropriate workplace safety instruction
• Implement hazard control and risk prevention measures
• Promote employee wellbeing and occupational safety

Samson Training delivers practical workplace safety training focused on real-world risk reduction and safer working practices.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical falls prevention awareness
• Observation-led hazard identification
• Workplace-focused mobility safety guidance
• Realistic workplace scenarios
• Professional and engaging course delivery
• Safety culture and continuous improvement

We position falls prevention as part of ongoing workplace wellbeing, operational safety, and organisational responsibility.

Is falls prevention training important in UAE workplaces?
Yes. Falls remain a major cause of workplace injuries across many sectors. Training helps organisations improve awareness and reduce risks.

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for employees involved in workplace safety, care support, mobility assistance, supervision, or wellbeing responsibilities.

Does the course include practical guidance?
Yes. The training includes practical awareness guidance, hazard identification, and safer mobility support principles.

Is this course suitable for healthcare and care environments?
Yes. The course is highly relevant for healthcare, residential care, occupational support, and community-based environments.

Can the course be delivered onsite in the UAE?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite at client premises or Online.

How long is the course?
This is a half-day training course designed to provide practical awareness and workplace-focused guidance.