Tag Archives: Patient Handling

How to Prepare a Safety Statement/H&S Policy

By Geraldine | Published: September 16, 2011

Question:  What is a Safety Statement/H&S Policy? A Safety Statement/H&S Policy is your written and signed commitment to safeguarding the safety, health and welfare of all your Employees (including Directors/Owners of the Business) so far as is reasonably practicable. The document is known as a Safety Statement in the Republic of Ireland and a H&S [...]

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What is Patient Handling Training?

By Geraldine | Published: February 9, 2010

Patient Handling Training is particularly necessary for those working in Nursing Homes, Carers/Personal Assistants in the Home and anyone who works with persons with limited mobility or are recovering from illness and/or injury. Incorrect handling of Patients can lead to back injury and other work related upper limb disorders which can have drastic consequences for [...]

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Patient Handling Training now available

By Geraldine | Published: February 3, 2009

Safety Wise Advice Services are pleased to announce that Patient Handling Training is now available with the Company. This training is particularly necessary for those working in Nursing Homes, Carers in the Home and anyone who works with persons with limited mobility or are recovering from illness and/or injury. Course are run in conjunction with [...]

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