L2 Accredited Moving and Handling - Principles and Practice

This 1 day accredited course includes the opportunity to practise and apply the principles of moving people safely in a variety of situations; individually, in a team, and with the assistance of equipment.

Candidates will leave the course with the knowledge and skills required to move people safely whilst ensuring that the risk of personal harm is reduced and that health and dignity are retained

This course is ideal for new starters or those requiring refresher training working within health andsocial care settings.

Whats Covered:

Importance of safe manual handling Injuries and ill health caused by incorrect manual handling

Employee and employer requirements

Consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements

Manual handling risk assessments

Personal handling plans Personal safety, health and dignity issues

Unsafe manoeuvres

Anatomy of the spine and mechanics of movement

Principles of moving people safely

Procedures for emergency handling Requirements for testing and servicing equipment Practice of safe and efficient movement principles

Using aids and equipment o Moving a person on their own

Moving a person as part of a team