Manual Handling Training

In this section we will:
- Set out the aims of the course
- Identify the qualifying units for manual handling training that contribute to a level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma
- Define Manual Handling
- Look at government statistics for injuries caused by incorrect manual handling

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This section will cover the range of injuries that can arise from incorrect manual handling.

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In this section we will:
- State the legal requirements relating to manual handling
- Study the process for assessing the risk of injury

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In this section we will:
- Study the forces affecting the body when lifting or pushing and pulling - the biomechanics of manual handling
- Set out the best way to lift or push and pull using biomechanical principles
- Set out sensible lifting limits
- Discuss the points to consider when a team of people carry out manual handling activities
- Consider the environment around you when performing a manual handling operation

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In this section we will:
- Consider the requirements for handling and moving people
- Consider the special handling needs of bariatric people
- Discuss ‘Agreed Ways of Working’, the Care Plan, Updating a Care Plan
- Discuss how to prevent and handle falls

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In this section we will:
- Look at how ergonomic design can improve the efficiency of safe manual handling
- State the legal requirements for using equipment and lifting devices
- Consider good practise for controlling infection when manual handling

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Any copying in whole or in part of the text of this training programme is strictly prohibited. Moral rights of the author under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 are asserted.