Level 2 Award Safer Moving and Handling People (EPAH) | Page 21

21 Moving Forward in Chair For this move, see pictures 1 and 2. In the first picture, the handler needs to talk through the move along with gestures and ensure the casualty is able and happy to continue. Explain that to start, you the handler will place your hands behind the casualty’s back for support throughout the move, and that when directed to ready stead and lift, the casualty should lift one side forwards and on the next command to lift, bring the other side forwards, and continue until at the front of the chair. When you start, place one of the casualty’s legs forwards for support and leverage, and at the end of the move, do the same to support them in standing up. Now view the video below.