Describe how legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals How legislation affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals. Legislation that is relevant includes the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations; this introduced the requirement for risk assessment, risks when moving and positioning individuals must be assessed, acted on and reviewed; also all staff must be trained in moving and positioning individuals. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) introduced the requirement for employers to provide lifting equipment that is safe to use and maintained; staff must also be provided with training. The Manual handling Operations Regulations for employers states that they must carry out risk assessments for all moves and reduce the risk of injuries from happening and avoid dangerous moving and handling; the employees’ responsibilities include using all equipment as trained to do so, follow all health and safety working practices and avoid putting themselves or other staff, individuals or visitors at risk, reporting any hazards or risks to their employer. How agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals. Agreed ways of working mean that employers must have workplace policies and procedures for moving and handling; these must be explained to staff and staff provided with training and supervision. It is also important that all employees, read procedures, if they do not understand ask, that they attend training, are supported with understanding all individuals’ needs, the moves needed and all equipment being used. Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this Health and safety factors that need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment mean; before moving and positioning individuals I have to take responsibility for the health and safety of the individuals, others and myself and while doing this adhere to the organisational policies in place and meet all health and safety obligations. I only move and positions individuals where I have had training to do so. I do this by ensuring that I am wearing appropriate clothing and foot wear when I move the individuals or when I am supporting them to change position to avoid any risk of being harmed; for example when using a hoist I must not wear open shoes or sandals, and always work with my colleague. I also make sure that I do a manual risk assessment before performing any move or reposition.
Describe how legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals How legislation affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals. Legislation that is relevant includes the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations; this introduced the requirement for risk assessment, risks when moving and positioning individuals must be assessed, acted on and reviewed; also all staff must be trained in moving and positioning individuals. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) introduced the requirement for employers to provide lifting equipment that is safe to use and maintained; staff must also be provided with training. The Manual handling Operations Regulations for employers states that they must carry out risk assessments for all moves and reduce the risk of injuries from happening and avoid dangerous moving and handling; the employees’ responsibilities include using all equipment as trained to do so, follow all health and safety working practices and avoid putting themselves or other staff, individuals or visitors at risk, reporting any hazards or risks to their employer. How agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals. Agreed ways of working mean that employers must have workplace policies and procedures for moving and handling; these must be explained to staff and staff provided with training and supervision. It is also important that all employees, read procedures, if they do not understand ask, that they attend training, are supported with understanding all individuals’ needs, the moves needed and all equipment being used. Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this Health and safety factors that need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment mean; before moving and positioning individuals I have to take responsibility for the health and safety of the individuals, others and myself and while doing this adhere to the organisational policies in place and meet all health and safety obligations. I only move and positions individuals where I have had training to do so. I do this by ensuring that I am wearing appropriate clothing and foot wear when I move the individuals or when I am supporting them to change position to avoid any risk of being harmed; for example when using a hoist I must not wear open shoes or sandals, and always work with my colleague. I also make sure that I do a manual risk assessment before performing any move or reposition.
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