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Safer Moving of People Training Manual

Safe Moving of Objects & People Made Easy — A4 Manual

Safer Moving of People Training Manual – A5 Manual

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The Safe Moving of Objects and People Made Easy is a quick reference guide to moving objects and safer moving of people procedures. It has been designed to complement any short manual handling or patient handling training for safer moving of people in care settings.

The book contains easy to understand information with lots of pictures and diagrams while covering all the topics required by accredited manual handling and patient handling carers.

This A4 manual covers manual handling of objects as well as safer moving of people in the one book — making it ideal for care homes, hospitals, and domiciliary care settings.

Book Features

Updated with the latest Guidelines
Designed as an easy to follow safer moving of people training book
A logical and easy to understand layout
Simple, accurate information with lots of full colour pictures and diagrams
Covers manual handling objects as well as safer moving of people
Includes most relevant step by step pictures for all common moves
Covers hoist operation and sling use
Written by an experienced health and safety professional

Topics Covered

Manual Handling Legislation
Risk Assessment in Care Settings
Anatomy of the Spine
Safe Lifting Techniques for Objects
Safer Moving of People — Principles
Sitting to Standing Transfers
Bed to Chair Transfers
Lateral Transfers
Hoist Operation and Sling Selection
Repositioning in Bed
Falls Prevention and Recovery
Documentation and Care Planning

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Quantity12–2021–4041–6061–100
Price per Book (inc. Postage)£4.95£3.95£3.45£3.25£2.95

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Safe Moving of Objects and People Made Easy

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