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Safer People Handling Hoist

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The key to safer people handling is not only an awareness of handling techniques and the use of equipment, but also an understanding of how moving and handling is part of health and safety for everyone - carer, patient and client - and how these fit into the wider context of risk management. The moving and handling of people is a practical science, employing similar principles to those used in everyday manual handling.

Hoists play an increasingly important role in the safe moving and handling of people. Coupled with the growing complexity and diversity of hoists, this means that adequate safety training is now more important than ever.

Movement tracking device

This course now incorporates a movement tracking device, which is a motion-sensor, which enhances delegates learning experience.

The movement tracking device is a small clip on device, which is worn on the belt of delegates to detect, monitor and record back motion thereby identifying posture related issues and risks.

Who should attend?

This occupational safety training course is ideal for all those who are required to use hoists to move and handle people safely. Delegates must have attended a manual handling course.

What are the learning outcomes?

Knowledge of current legislation and knowledge of case law impacting on practice relating to use of the hoist
Knowledge of the types of hoists and slings available
The ability to conduct a hoist and sling assessment.

Course summary:

Safety aspects of the hoist
Hoist and sling assessment and selection
Sling compatibility
Documentation and handling plans
Practical workshops incorporating sling fitting and operation of a range of hoists.

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	Duration	Price	Member's Price	Dates
Birmingham Find other courses in this location View all training locations Contact us to book or find out more	1 Day	£375.00	£350.00	18/05/2012 13/07/2012 25/01/2013

Edinburgh Find other courses in this location View all training locations Contact us to book or find out more	1 Day	£375.00	£350.00	Call for dates

Course outline

Also available to download: Safer People Handling Hoist Training Course (PDF 67kb)

Course objectives:
The aim of this occupational safety training course is to provide delegates with the practical skills and knowledge required for training and educating others in the theory and practice of hoist use in health and social care settings.

On completion of this course delegates will be able to:

Explain the legislation relevant to the use of a hoist and its attachments
Explain current best practice relating to hoist use
Describe the range of patient/client lifting equipment available
Explain the need for a balanced approach in relation to human rights and health and safety legislation when using a hoist
Explain the importance of a written assessment process and documentation in relation to the justification and clinical reasoning behind the selection of a type of hoist and sling for a person
Explain the importance of recording a safe system of work for employees to follow when using hoists
Explain the importance of applying the principles of safer handling when using a hoist and fitted sling
Fit hoist slings and operate the hoist for a variety of tasks incorporating all safety checks.

Who should attend?
The course is aimed at those who have responsibility for implementing safe systems of work for people handling, and those responsible for training and supervising staff using hoists. It is also suitable for practitioners who may manage equipment.

Further information:
Delegates must have attended a RoSPA Safer People Handling course or equivalent with the last three years, and have a recognised training qualification or extensive training experience.

Course Content:

Overview of current legislation
Case law impacting on practice relating to hoist use
Types of hoist and sling available
Safety aspects of a hoist
Hoist and sling assessment and selection
Sling compatibility
Documentation and handling plans
Recap of the principles of safe handling
Practical workshops incorporating sling fitting and operation of a range of hoists
Problem solving.

Qualification:
All those who successfully complete the training will be awarded a RoSPA Certificate of Training.

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Related information:

The Occupational Safety [Occupational Safety] section of the website has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of safety at work, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and affiliated groups.

Call: +44 (0)121 248 2233 (Birmingham) +44 (0)131 449 9378 (Edinburgh) Email: training@rospa.com

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