DS Manual Handling

Introduction to Manual Handling

• Importance of manual handling in health and social care
• Legal responsibilities and regulations

Manual Handling of an Individual

• What is manual handling of an individual
• Distinction Solutions training video
• The importance of communication
• Gaining consent

Risk Assessments

• Introduction to Risk Assessments
• What does Mobility mean?
• Why do risk assessments need to be undertaken?
• Who needs to do a risk assessment?
• Are all risk assessments the same?

Manual Handling Principles

• Staff Manual Handling Training
• TILE
• Kinetic lifting

Manual Handling Injuries and Preventative Measures

• UK Healthcare Statistics – Worked-related Illness and Injury
• WRULDs
• Manual Handling Injuries
• RIDDOR
• Centre of Gravity
• Anatomy of the Human Spinal Column
• Ergonomics