Standard 8 Health and safety in an adult social care setting
Standard 8 Health and safety in an adult social care setting
Standard 8 Health and safety in an adult social care setting
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Task<br />
What is the purpose of the task - do you def<strong>in</strong>itely need to do it?<br />
Could the object or load stay where it is?<br />
C<strong>an</strong> you use lift<strong>in</strong>g aids?<br />
How long will it take?<br />
Where will it start <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> end?<br />
Are there <strong>an</strong>y obstructions that need mov<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
Individual<br />
Load<br />
Are you fit enough to do the task?<br />
Do you have plenty of energy or are you tired?<br />
Have you been tra<strong>in</strong>ed to make the necessary move?<br />
Do you have experience of previously mak<strong>in</strong>g this move?<br />
Do you know how to use the equipment confidently?<br />
Do you have a history of back trouble?<br />
Are you wear<strong>in</strong>g the right cloth<strong>in</strong>g <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> footwear?<br />
CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Eight<br />
What is the size, shape, temperature, condition <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> nature of the load?<br />
Are you able to hold it firmly?<br />
C<strong>an</strong> you keep the load close to your torso?<br />
Are you clear about where you are go<strong>in</strong>g from <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> to?<br />
Are you lift<strong>in</strong>g from the floor?<br />
Environment<br />
Is it safe to lift?<br />
Are there <strong>an</strong>y distractions or obstructions that need remov<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
Is the light<strong>in</strong>g good enough?<br />
Is the temperature ok?<br />
Equipment<br />
What equipment is available?<br />
Is it work<strong>in</strong>g properly?<br />
Is it suitable for the task <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> environment?<br />
Do you need <strong>an</strong>yth<strong>in</strong>g else?<br />
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