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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