The Legal Framework
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
It also requires employees to:
- To obey reasonable & lawful instruction
- To act with reasonable care & skill
- To use professional judgement to
- decide if a move is safe
- To report concerns to the appropriate person or authority
The Management of Health & Safety at Work 1999
These are about how health & safety is managed within a care workplace, including risk assessment, training and ensuring employees receive the information they need.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2002
This sets out how equipment from TV’s, to lifting aids, is to be used safely. Work equipment needs to be checked and maintained regularly and employees trained in it’s safe use.
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
This sets out how equipment from TV’s, to lifting aids, is to be used safely. Work equipment needs to be checked and maintained regularly and employees trained in it’s safe use.
Unsafe Lifting Practices
- The use of an Australian lift
- The use of a drag lift which refers to the method of lifting where a client / patient is supported under the arms
- Lifting a client / patient out of a bath manually
- The use of an orthodox lift, which refers to the practice of lifting a client / patient in bed with two carers clasping wrists under the client / patients thighs and back.
The Importance of a Healthy Back
Your back is an important part of your body. When it comes to a good quality of life, a healthy back is essential.
A healthy back allows you to:
- Walk
- Sit
- Stand
- Lift
- Bend
- Work
- Play
- Sleep