Unit 4222-232 Move And Position Individuals

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Unit 4222-232 Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (HSC 2028) Outcome 1 Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals 1. outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals Having an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology can help reduce the risk of harm to yourself or others when undertaking moving and handling procedures. Muscles work like levers and allow the bones at a joint to work like hinges. Muscles pull and move the bones at particular joints; this makes the joint move and therefore the body moves. When a muscle contracts, it pulls the bones at a joint in the direction…show more content…
These Regulations were updated in 2002 to better integrate the European Directives on the moving and handling of loads. The Regulations impose duties on employers, self-employed people and employees. They state that employers must avoid all hazardous manual handling activities where it is reasonably practicable to do so. If this is not possible, they must assess the risks in relation to the nature of the task, the load, the working environment and the ability of the handler, and take appropriate action to reduce the risk to the lowest level reasonably practicable. Employees must follow appropriate work systems introduced by their employer to promote safety during the handling of loads. If you are responsible for assisting somebody to move, it is the joint responsibility of both the employer and yourself to ensure your safety and that of the person being moved. The HSE provides guidance about the weights that can be safely lifted, but these are a general guide and are for objects, not people who can move, fidget, protest and cooperate. However, these guidelines are useful in showing how little weight can be lifted…show more content…
You should attend equipment training events organised by your employer. Hoists There are two main types of hoist. * Ceiling hoists are fixed to the ceiling and run along a track. They take up less room than a portable hoist and can be fitted to a ceiling in a person’s home. * Portable hoists take up more room than a ceiling hoist and may not be possible to have in a person’s home; however, they can be moved from one room to another. Both hoists require the person being moved to be placed in a sling. Slings are colour-coded by weight ranges, so it is important that you confirm the weight of the person being moved and use the corresponding sling. When placing the sling on the person, you must ensure that the seams of the sling face outwards, as these are rough and can easily damage delicate skin. When attaching the sling to the hoist, take care not to pinch the skin, as this can be painful and cause the person undue discomfort. Once the sling has been attached to the hoist, the person can be lifted and moved to the required location. Remember, you must familiarise yourself with the hoists in your workplace and request training before you attempt to operate them. Slide
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