Introduction
The Trust recognises and accepts its duties and responsibilities as an employer to provide so far as is reasonably practicable a healthy and safe environment to enable its staff to undertake the moving and handling of people and objects safely.
All employees involved in the moving and handling of people and objects are required to accept responsibility for the implementation of this policy, and must work proactively to reduce the risks that cause musculoskeletal disorders.
Purpose
This Policy describes how the Trust will comply and maintain compliance with the regulations
It will ensure that the Trust actively reduces the risk of injury from the moving and handling of people and objects
Policy Details
| Download: | PDF version |
| Compiled by: | Sue Southey, Senior Specialist Moving and Handling Advisor |
| Ratified by: | Health and Safety Committee |
| Date Ratified: | June 2020 |
| Date Issued: | October 2020 |
| Review Date: | June 2023 |
| Target Audience: | All staff |
| Contact name: | Sue Southey, Senior Specialist Moving and Handling Advisor |
See also:
- Fire Safety Policy
- Resuscitation and ReSPECT Policy
- Slips, Trips, and Falls Policy
- Education, Learning, and Development Policy
- Maternity Leave and Fertility Treatment Policy
- Cleaning and Disinfection Policy
