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Define Manual Handling
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Why is communication important in Manual Handling?
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Man Handling

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Define Manual Handling Transporting or supporting a load by hand or by bodily force
Why is communication important in Manual Handling? Prevents injury to self, colleagues or patient. Staff work as a team with a nominated leader Reassures the patient being moved.
What does TILEE stand for? Task Individual capability Load/ Client Environment Equiptment
Why is Risk assessment important in manual handling? Reduce injury to staff and patients Develop safe systems of work Report hazards
What does reasonably practicable mean? Risk cannot be avoided Risk does not outweigh benefit
What are the principles of manual handling? Avoid Assess Reduce
What are the key legislation relating to Manual Handling? Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA 74). Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHO 92). HSE 92(a). PUWER 98 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 98). The Human Rights Act 1998. Mental Capacity Act 2005
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