Laws Applying to Moving & Assisting
- The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2002 (PUWER)
- The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER
Requirements Prior to Moving & Assisting
Proper training is needed when handling any kind of equipment.
Tasks that require training and an assessment of competence include:
- Supporting an individual to transfer from a bed to a chair.
- Helping with daily assisting routines like bathing.
- Moving on and off the toilet.
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