Executive Summary
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Manual Handling Operations that involve the potential risks of injury are avoided as far as is reasonably practicable. The Organisations strategy to achieve this is set out in the Policy along with advice regarding Occupational Health Services, training, accident and incident reporting, patient handling, load handling and ergonomics.
The Policy is designed to follow the most up to date guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, the Department of Health and other Professional bodies such as the Royal College Of Nursing, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the College of Occupational Therapist and Ergonomics Society.
The Policy outlines how the Trust will fulfil its legal and ethical obligations with due regard for the health and safety of all those who undertake moving and handling activities whilst at work.
Policy Details
| Download: | PDF version |
| Compiled by: | Sue Southey, Senior Specialist Moving and Handling Advisor |
| Ratified by: | Health and Safety Committee |
| Date Ratified: | May 2023 |
| Date Issued: | August 2023 |
| Review Date: | May 2026 |
| Target Audience: | All staff |
| Contact name: | Sue Southey, Senior Specialist Moving and Handling Advisor |
See also:
- Health and Safety Policy
- Education Learning and Development Policy
- Fire Safety Policy
- Display Screen Equipment Policy
- Incident Reporting Policy
- Risk Assessment Policy
- Decontamination Policy
- Maternity Leave and Fertility Treatment Policy
- Guidance for Safer Handling during Resuscitation in Healthcare Settings (2015)
