Level 2 Award Safer Moving and Handling People (EPAH) | Page 16

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Safer Moving & Handling
Get a firm grip (don’t be shy help the client)
?Try to keep the arms within the boundary formed by the legs
?The grip must be secure
?Change hold as smoothly as possible when needed

Don’t jerk
?Carry out the lifting movement smoothly
?Keep control of the load
?Move the feet
?Don’t twist the trunk when turning to the side
?Keep close to the load
?Keep it close to the trunk for as long as possible
?Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the trunk
?If a close approach is not possible, try sliding it towards you