Moving & Handling — Full Course
Duration: 1 Day
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Poor moving and handling practice is a leading cause of musculoskeletal injuries for care staff and presents a significant risk to the people being supported. This full 1-day course is essential for staff who are new to care or require comprehensive training in the safe movement of people.
The course combines essential theoretical knowledge—including legislation, spinal mechanics, and risk assessment—with extensive practical sessions. Delegates will learn and practice safe techniques using a variety of equipment, such as hoists, slide sheets, and stand aids, ensuring they can work safely and protect both themselves and the individuals they care for.
Course Aims
- Understand the legislation relating to manual handling (e.g., LOLER, PUWER).
- Understand spinal biomechanics and how injuries occur.
- Learn how to conduct dynamic and formal moving and handling risk assessments.
- Demonstrate safe, ergonomic principles when moving inanimate objects.
- Demonstrate the safe use of varied moving and handling equipment (hoists, slide sheets).
- Demonstrate safe techniques for assisting individuals to move, stand, and transfer.
Course Content
- Health and Safety legislation, LOLER, and PUWER.
- Anatomy of the spine and biomechanics of safe lifting.
- Ergonomics and controversial/unsafe practices to avoid.
- Principles of risk assessment (TILE/LITE framework).
- Practical: Safe moving of inanimate objects.
- Practical: Assisting a person to stand, sit, and walk.
- Practical: In-bed movements using slide sheets.
- Practical: Safe use of mobile hoists and slings.
- Practical: Use of stand aids and transfer boards.
- Dignity, communication, and person-centred handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be physically fit to attend?
You must be physically capable of participating in practical exercises. If you have a current injury or are pregnant, please inform us beforehand so we can risk assess your participation.
Do you bring equipment to our site?
When delivering at your premises, we prefer to use the equipment your staff use daily (e.g., your hoists and beds) to ensure the training is as relevant as possible. We can bring supplementary equipment if needed.