Moving And Handling People And Objects

Learn about moving and handling people in health and care. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction

Moving and handling refers to transporting or supporting people or objects.

·       Lifting

A health and social care worker cannot carry out moving and handling of people or objects without special training.

If the service users at their setting require specialist equipment, such as hoists, then workers will require specific training in how to safely use the equipment. All moving and handling tasks must also have a risk assessment before the workers carry out the task.

You will learn 

1. What moving and handling is
2. The importance of moving and handling
3. Legislation
4. Training
5. Pre-handling assessment for people
6. Pre-handling assessment for objects
7. Safe lifting
8. Good handling techniques