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BS009 Moving and Handling People Bundle

Moving and Handling People Bundle

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Course Description

The complete Moving & Handling People Bundle, includes four modules and is designed to support training appropriate to the subject area. The training supports the worker with career development, improved self-confidence and will ensure that they are working in accordance with current practice.

Aims

The aim of the PTC material related to Mental Health Awareness is designed to review a range of conditions and appropriate treatments.

 

Objectives:

1.Understand what is meant by Moving and Handling
2.Recognise the different types of Manual Handling activities in the Workplace
3.Understand how manual handling injuries can occur and consider their consequences
4.Identify the main requirements of moving and handling Legislation
5.Understand the principles involved in the safe moving and handling of people
6.Recognise unsafe moving and handling procedures when moving people
7.Consider the safe use of a range of manual handling equipment for people

 

Summary of Content:

Moving and Handling Overview

 

-    Introduction

-    What is Manual Handling?

-    Manual Handling Activities

-    Manual Handling Injuries

-    The Spine

-    Anatomy and Structure

-    Functions of the Spine

-    Vulnerabilities and Injuries

-    The Lever Principle

 

-    Lifting and Lowering Numerical Guidelines

-    Costs and Consequence of Manual Handling Injuries

-    The Individual and Family

-    The Employer and Work Colleagues

-    The Nation

 

Manual Handling and the Law

 

Introduction

The Law

-    Criminal Law

-    Civil Law

-    Health and Safety Executive

 

General Structure of Health and Safety Law

Manual Handling Law

Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992             

Complying with the Law and Regulations

 

Enforcement of the HASAWA

-    Enforcement Agencies

-    Health and Safety Inspectors

-    Improvement Notices

-    Prohibition Notices

-    Prosecutions

 

Manual Handling People

 

Introduction

Important Reminders

Avoiding Hazardous Manual Handling

Risk Assessments

Employer's Manual Handling Duties

-    Employer's Risk Assessment

Employee's Manual Handling Duties

Safe Manual Handling of People Procedure

-    Carer's Risk Assessment             

-    Preparation for Moving a Client

Safe Methods of Moving and Handling Clients

-    Rolling

-    Rolling a Client Lying on their Back

-    Turning        

-    Sitting Up Moving up the Bed

-    Bridging

-    Manually Assisted or Supported Transfers

-    Maintain a Safe Posture

-    Feet

Good Manual Handling Practice

Unsafe Methods of Moving and Handling Clients

-    The Drag Lift

-    The Orthodox Lift

-    Lifting with Client Arms Around Carers Neck

-    Poles and Canvas Transfers

-    The Australian Lift (or Shoulder Lift)

-    The Through Arm or Hammock Lift

-    Front Transfers

-    Moving Client Across Bed

-    Flip Turn

-    Arm and Leg Lug

-    Three or More Person Lift

Bad Manual Handling Practice

 

Moving and Handling People Using Equipment

 

Introduction

Choosing Aids and Equipment

Moving and Handling Equipment

-    Hoists

-    Slings

-    Stair lifts

-    Glide Sheets

-    Slide Boards

-    Transfer Boards

-    Electronically Adjustable Beds

-    Mattress Variator

-    Monkey Poles

-    Rope Ladders

-    Hand Blocks

-    Chair Leg Extensions and Platforms

-    Turning Discs

Preparing to Use the Equipment

Transferring Clients Using the Equipment

-    Transfers Using the Hoist

-    Transfer Boards

Equipment Faults and Problems

-    Faults

-    Problems

Following the Move

-    Storage

-    Cleaning

 

Previous Knowledge Required

Not Applicable

 

Support

Self Study Materials Only

 

Assessment

Not Applicable

 

Modules

• Manual Handling People
• Manual Handling Using Equipment
• Moving and Handling People
• The Law

 

Awarding Body

Not Applicable

 

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£99.00

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Format: Electronic PDF