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People Movers Moving & Handling Course

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Course Objectives

At the end of the training participants will be able to:

State their obligations and that of their employers with regard to manual handling
Understand the consequences of poor manual handling practice
State the actions to be taken in the event of a manual handling manoeuvre being required at their place of work
Identify the correct manoeuvre for use on a range of different manual handling situations.

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Any transportation or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force

This includes:

Lifting Moving

Pushing Pulling

Carrying Putting Down.

Definition of Manual Handling

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Employer must:

Ensure safe place of work
Provide safe equipment
Provide information, training, instruction & supervision.

Employee:

Has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health & safety
Has a duty of care to other employees, clients, visitors, etc.
Must co-operate with the employer in performing duties under the act and report any concerns.

Health & Safety at Work (Etc.) Act 1974

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Requires employees:

To obey reasonable & lawful instruction
To act with reasonable care & skill
To use professional judgement to decide if a move is safe
To report concerns to the appropriate person or authority.

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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The use of an Australian Lift
The use of a Drag Lift which refers to the method of lifting where a client / patient is supported under the arms
Lifting a client / patient out of a bath manually
The use of an Orthodox Lift, which refers to the practice of lifting a client / patient in bed with two carers clasping wrists under the client / patients thighs and back.

Unsafe Lifting Practices

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The Spine

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The Muscles

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Slipped / Prolapsed Disc

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What causes back pain?

Injury
Age
Fatigue
Twisting
Unaccustomed activities
Lack of or no recovery time
Sustained or long time holding of a weight
Holding or stooping posture
Struggling to move someone who is too heavy or awkward
Activities which use static muscles
Activities which use ligaments at full stretch.

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A tired and aching back
Sudden shooting pains
Leg pains
Reduced or changed sensation in back, legs and arms
Reduced muscle power
Pins and needles in the legs and arms.

What are the warning signs?

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Know your own strength & ability
Explain to client / patient what is involved
Enlist client / patients co-operation
Make room to move
Keep weight close to body
Wear suitable clothing
Where possible adjust working height
When moving with another agree who is the lead
Move together on the command: Ready - Steady - Move
Always follow the assessed method.

Manual Handling Do’s

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Never twist while manual handling
Do not stoop - keep your head in line with the back
Do not move loads over long distances
Do not try and move the person away from you
Do not take risks.

Manual Handling Don’ts

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Feet - Flat and apart - One foot pointing in the direction of the move
Knees - Bent - Flexible - Relaxed
Waist - Never twist whilst manual handling
Back - Do not stoop
Head & Neck - Keep in line with your back.

Good Posture

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When a risk assessment is undertaken the assessor considers:

The Tasks

The Working Environment

The Client / Patient

The Capability of the Carer.

Risk Assessment

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13 CHECKS MOBILE HOIST

Senacare Ltd recommends 13 checks are made before a carer uses a mobile hoist to transfer an individual.

Check the wiring on your mobile hoist for damage.

Check the hoist has been inspected in the last six months.

Check the hoist is clean.

Check that the hoist is fully charged and working correctly.

Check the hoist has no obvious damage.

Check there is no damage to the boom / spreader bar.

Check the hoist moves correctly.

Check that the hoist brakes work.

Check that the hoist legs move in and out.

Check the Safe Working Load of your hoist.

Check your hoist for oil leaks.

Check the location of the hoist emergency stop button.

Check for location of the emergency release.

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When using Hoist. It is important to do the 13 checks;

Risk Assessment

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When using Hoist from Bed;

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Standing-up Lifter Hoist;

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Inserting Sliding Sheet;

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Taking off Sliding Sheet;

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Other Moving and Handling equipment;

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Moving and Handling Techniques;

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Moving and Handling Techniques;

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Hoisting from the Floor;

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Unsafe Manuvours;

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1st - Always encourage the client / patient to do as much as possible for themselves

2nd - Use manual handling equipment, including hoist

3rd - Only when there is no other option use correct manual handling techniques The very last option.

Choices