DS Moving and Handling Level 2
Online Course
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