Manual Handling Flashcards
1
Q
What does manual handling cover?
A
- lifting
- lowering
- pushing
- pulling
- carrying
2
Q
What law governs manual handling?
A
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
3
Q
Why is manual handling important?
A
- involves inanimate objects, people, and animals
- veterinary nursing involves lots of manual handling
4
Q
What does TILE stand for?
A
- Task
- Individual
- Load
- Environment
5
Q
What factors do you have to consider for manual handling?
A
- individual capability
- the nature of the load
- environment conditions
- training
- work organisations
6
Q
What is an SOP?
A
- Standard Operating Procedure
- a set of written instructions that describes the step by step process that must be taken to properly perform a routine activity
- provides policies, process, and standards
