Level 2 Award Safer Moving and Handling People (EPAH) | Page 8

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Safer Moving & Handling
The importance of safe manual handling
Safe manual handling can prevent injuries to the handlers;
?Back
?Neck
?Shoulders
?Knees

Safe manual handling also prevents the worsening of any of the
casualties injuries and aids them in getting to a safe environment
where they can gain further medical help.