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ASC0202 PEOPLE HANDLING (MOVING & HANDLING)
Training
In Nationwide ()
Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Beginner
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Class hours
3h
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Duration
1 Day
The training will cover all aspects of correct & safe people handling including lifting aids and hoists. Practical instruction will be possible when the training is delivered on-site, allowing use of the actual equipment that the delegates will be working with. Suitable for: This course is for staff who move or aid the movement of the service users whom they care for.
Important information
Documents
- SC0202 People Handling (Moving & Handling) - Theory
About this course
Uk residents
Reviews
Subjects
- Correct people handling
- Safe people handling
Course programme
Course review:
This course is for staff who move or aid the movement of the service users whom they care for. The training will cover all aspects of correct & safe people handling including lifting aids and hoists. Practical instruction is available as a seperate course.
Introduction
· Introductions
· Course overview
Course Content
· Why train for People Handling?
· Relevant legislation
· Risk assessment
· Potential injuries
· Anatomy of the spine
· Correct lifting techniques
· Importance of good base movement
· Moving & handling aids inc Hoists
· Importance of communication
· Practical (where feasible)
· Assessment — written
· Assessment — practical
· Evaluation
This course can be extended to a full day duration where the staff group is large and hence the assessment period required is longer, or for staff groups where in-house experience is particularly limited
This course is focussed on providing attending delegates with the knowledge to protect themselves and those in their care from injury whilst carrying out lifting procedures.
Additional information
ASC0202 PEOPLE HANDLING (MOVING & HANDLING)