DS Moving and Handling Level 2

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DS Moving and Handling Level 2

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Introduction to Moving and Handling

  • Introduction to Moving and Handling
  • Definition

Legal and Organisational Guidelines

  • Relevant legislation overview
  • Health and Safety Executive Guidance
  • National Back Exchange (NBE) Guidelines

Understanding Risk Assessment

  • What are Risk Assessments?
  • Why do Risk Assessments need to be undertaken?
  • Consequences of failing to carry out Moving and Handling
  • Who needs to do a Risk Assessment?
  • Are Risk Assessments all the same?
  • TILE

Body Mechanics

  • Our Back and Back Injuries and their Causes
  • Spinal Anatomy – Effect and Causes of Back Pain
  • Anatomy and Functions of the Spine

Ergonomics & Unsafe Lifting Techniques

  • What kind of workplace problems can ergonomics and human factors solve?
  • The Centre of Gravity
  • Base of Stability
  • Manual Handling Principles
  • Unsafe Lifting Techniques

Aids to Moving and Handling

  • Introduction to various types of equipment, process and procedure for use
  • Distinction Solutions Video demonstration

Communication and Patient Involvement

  • Importance of patient communication
  • Techniques for gaining patient cooperation
  • Handling patient refusal and anxiety

Preventing and Managing Injuries

  • Common injuries in manual handling
  • Preventative measures
  • First aid and reporting procedures

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