DS Manual Handling
Online Course
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
