Manual Handling Reports

Manual handling reports identify in detail the needs of clients to be safely moved or assisted to move in order to have their personal care needs met, to mobilise and to participate in a range of activities.

These reports also address the need for caregivers to be protected, as far as possible, from risk of injury caused by undertaking manual handling tasks in the workplace.

The reports use a risk assessment approach to identify and minimise risk through the use of appropriate staffing numbers, staff training, safe systems of work, manual handling equipment and environmental adaptations, as appropriate.