Moving and Handling Essentials

£5.00

Duration: 30 minutes

With the necessity for patient handling, workers in the healthcare sector can find themselves particularly susceptible to moving and handling related injury. This Moving and Handling Essentials course is a short, introductory module designed for healthcare workers and covers: moving and handling definitions; correct lifting techniques; legislation; as well as employer and employee duties and responsibilities designed to keep a safe, healthy and happy workforce.

Duration: 30 minutes

With the necessity for patient handling, workers in the healthcare sector can find themselves particularly susceptible to moving and handling related injury. This Moving and Handling Essentials course is a short, introductory module designed for healthcare workers and covers: moving and handling definitions; correct lifting techniques; legislation; as well as employer and employee duties and responsibilities designed to keep a safe, healthy and happy workforce.

Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand what moving and handling is

  • Recall definitions of manual handling mnemonics

  • Gain a brief overview of the anatomy of the spine and intervertebral discs

  • Identify common injuries and their causes

  • Demonstrate correct lifting techniques

  • Be able to make risk assessments

  • Recognise the risks posed by working in client’s homes

  • Be knowledgeable about legislation surrounding moving and handling

  • Understand what to report and who to report to

  • Identify employer and employee duties and responsibilities

Topics

  • Overview of manual handling

  • Legislation

  • Anatomy of the spine

  • Intervertebral discs

  • Causes of injuries

  • Correct lifting technique

  • Considerations

  • Common Injuries

  • RIDDOR

  • Reporting and recording