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moving people safely refresher

Moving People Safely: Refresher

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Our course gives attendees an opportunity to refresh existing knowledge on safe moving and handling practices.

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Improve competence by equipping staff with the skills and knowledge to complete moving and handling tasks safely and effectively.

Our Moving and Handling People refresher enables attendees to refresh knowledge regarding Moving and Handling of People. It will help attendees to improve competence by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to complete moving and handling tasks safely and effectively. To refresh employee knowledge of and compliance with care plan information, policies and procedures to meet their legal obligations regarding manual handling. To encourage and adhere to a proactive approach to safety in the workplace. To improve employee competence by equipping them with the skills and knowledge to handle tasks safely and effectively. To encourage and adhere to a proactive approach to safety in the workplace

Through our refresher course, you will gain an understanding of legislation regarding Moving and Handling including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

What you'll learn.

A broad overview of issues relating to the moving and handling of people to enable experienced staff to refresh and update themselves regarding best practice.

Who is Moving People Safely: Refresher for?

Staff who have already completed training but who now need a refresher to ensure best practice is being utilised.

What are the learning outcomes?

On completion of the refresher course the employer should feel happy that their staff have been updated. The employees should feel happy to have had their knowledge refreshed and also had the opportunity to ask questions regarding any queries they might have.

  • To define manual handling and its potential risks.
  • To inform staff of manual handling legislation.
  • Understand the nature of muscular skeletal injuries.
  • Inform staff on how to perform a risk assessment when moving people or objects.
  • Demonstrate good manual handling technique.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you safely move people?
Safely moving people involves clear communication, assessing their needs, and ensuring a safe environment free of obstacles. Providing appropriate assistance and using necessary equipment like wheelchairs or stretchers helps maintain comfort and safety. Coordination among team members, ongoing communication, and emergency preparedness ensures a secure and dignified transfer process.
People must be moved safely to prevent injury or harm. Proper handling ensures their physical well-being, avoids aggravating existing conditions, and maintains their dignity and comfort throughout the process. This approach also reduces the risk of accidents and ensures that any necessary medical or mobility needs are properly addressed.
The Redcrier theory of moving people safely in care settings stresses thorough assessment of individuals’ needs, detailed planning including environmental factors and equipment, clear communication throughout, proper technique to prevent injury, prioritising safety with equipment and post-movement review for continuous improvement and feedback from all involved. It aims to ensure both physical safety and emotional comfort.

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