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REF MHA01

An introduction to Manual handling of loads 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care Induction standards

 

3.1 .1 Legislation relating to Health and safety in work settings

3.2.1 Key legislation governing all Moving and handling tasks

3.2.2 Assess risks in relation to moving and handling people

3.2.3 Know Safe moving and handling techniques

3.2.4 Know what you are not allowed to do in relation to moving and handling

4.3.2  Know how to record information

Ø      Links to NVQ Core units

HSC 21/22//23/24 Level 2

HSC 31/32/33/34 Level 3

HSC 41/42/43/44 Level 4 

Summary

 

The purpose of this session is to provide refresher rmanual handling instruction for staff in compliance with the requirement laid down in the care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Safety at work act (1974) And Manual handling operations (1992)

Who this unit is aimed at

 

This two-hour unit is designed to be generally applicable for ancillary staff, domestic workers, and community care support workers who are lone working. This training is suitable for people handling loads as opposed to moving people.

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Understand the basic structure and functions of the spine when handling.
  • Be aware of the basic legislation that governs all moving and handling tasks.
  • Be aware of the meaning and purpose of risk assessment in relation to moving and handling.
  • Use safe moving and handling techniques.

How many candidates may attend?

This training is limited to 12 candidates. 

 

Specific content

·        An update into the incidence of back injury in the care sector

·        A reflection of particular risks associated for domestic staff with home care or care homes

·        Unsafe, condemned lifts

·        Equipment check list (where appropriate)

·        Handling people in and out of vehicles, pushing a wheelchair

·        Preventing injury to self

·        Risk factors - Posture, force, repetition, personal risk factors, how to keep in good shape

·        Common sense ergonomics- How can you make the job easier?

 

 

Other relevant information 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent  evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for a maximum of 1 year
  2. A host certificate will also be issued for presentation on your Notice Board 
  3. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit

 

 

 

 

Please note that as this is a practical workshop numbers are limited to 12 staff in registration.  

 

Summary:

This 2-hour course will demonstrate current safe handling of loads Techniques. The use of on site and available handling aids should be included. In order to do this, a practise area must be made available as well as access to all on site handling aids. Included in the session is theory based information relating to Anatomy and Physiology of the back. This may involve a powerpoint presentation. The key points are:

 

1.   The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.

2.   Staff should not be expected to be on duty

3.   Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

            

 

Special Requirements;

You will need to make available all on site handling aids and equipment that you have available within your care environment and plan to work within a practice area. As with the training area, this should be quiet, undisturbed and large enough to accommodate those present.

 

Any staff who have suffered a back injury within the last 12 months must inform the trainer prior to the session.   

 

N.B

Registration details are kept by us for Seven years. It is important to register on the day. It is a legal requirement that this session will last a minimum of 2 hours. A true or false audit may be required.      

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