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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Moving and Handling Policy
Version No.: 5.0
Effective From: 24 April 2012
Expiry Date: 24 April 2015
Date Ratified: 22 November 2011
Ratified By: Trust Health and Safety Committee
1. Introduction
1.1 As part of its responsibility towards the health and safety of employees, the
Trust recognises that it must take reasonable steps to ensure that the risk of
injury is minimised with regard to any moving and handling undertaken by
staff.
1.2 With the introduction of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations in 1992
(as amended 2002), the employer is required to adopt an ergonomic approach
using a risk-based decision-making process to reduce the risk of injury to staff
engaged in moving and handling tasks.
2. Policy Scope
2.1 The Trust will continue to work towards a “safer handling policy” and take all
reasonable steps to ensure that:
2.1.1 Its employees are properly informed and trained in relation to all types
of moving and handling that may be carried out within the workplace.
2.1.2 Practices used for the moving and handling of patients and objects and
any equipment used are safe with any potential risk minimised through
a risk assessment process.
3. Aim of Policy
The aim of this Policy is to safeguard staff safety whilst promoting the patient’s
independence.
4. Duties – Roles and Responsibilities
4.1 Trust Board
The Trust Board is responsible for the development, management and
authorisation of this policy.
4.2 Chief Executive
The Chief Executive supports the Trust-wide implementation of this policy.
4.3 Clinical Policy Group (CPG)
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The Clinical Policy Group is responsible for approving this policy and
approving all revisions made to this policy.
4.4 Health and Safety Committee
The Health and Safety Committee are responsible for agreeing this policy.
4.5 Moving and Handling Team
The Moving and Handling Team are responsible for the development,
consultation, approval, ratification process, monitoring and review of this
policy and the impact assessment.
4.6 Director of Nursing
The Director of Nursing is responsible for any clinical issues following the
implementation of the policy.
4.7 Managers
4.7.1 The departmental manager is responsible for implementing the Moving
and Handling Policy within their department but can nominate a moving
and handling facilitator(s) to assist with responsibilities. The number of
facilitators nominated should be assessed by the manager and be
sufficient to maintain a proactive training and risk management
process. The manager should ensure sufficient support is provided to
the facilitator(s) in carrying out their role, including equipment purchase
/ provision and allocation of time for training, risk assessment and
supervision.
4.7.2 The Manager, together with the facilitator(s), must:
4.7.2.1 Be aware of manual handling tasks carried out within their
department and ensure that a departmental risk assessment is
completed and reviewed on a yearly basis with the formulation
of an action plan for the next year.
4.7.2.2 Avoid any hazardous manual handling operations by staff, so
far as is reasonably practicable.
4.7.2.3 Make an assessment of any hazardous patient and object
moving and handling tasks that cannot be avoided and
introduce appropriate measures to reduce the risk of injury, so
far as is reasonably practicable, using the appropriate risk
assessment documentation.
4.7.2.4 Maintain a record of all risk assessments, and review
assessments where there has been a change in working
conditions or a change in the task itself.
4.7.2.5 Provide information to all staff on identified risks and measures
introduced, and provide training that is relevant and based on
risk assessment principles.
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4.7.2.6 Ensure that all new staff receive appropriate training within the
department before they undertake any manual handling tasks.
4.7.2.7 Provide adequate moving and handling equipment, identified
by risk assessment, to reduce risks to staff. Equipment
provided must be readily accessible and properly maintained,
with any defects reported promptly.
4.7.2.8 Maintain departmental moving and handling training records,
ensuring that copies are sent to the Training Department.
There is a system in place for following up on staff who fail to
attend planned mandatory training as outlined in the Mandatory
Training Policy and the manager should take action on
information received from the Training Department on nonattendance
of planned training by their permanent staff.
4.8 Employees
4.7.2.9 Ensure that all moving and handling incidents within the
department are documented and an investigation carried out.
The manager should notify and involve relevant parties, such
as the Moving and Handling Team, Health and Safety, Risk
Management and any others, to receive support in carrying out
investigations.
4.7.2.10Where incident investigation identifies a plan of action to avoid
a further occurrence, the manager must bring in appropriate
measures, ensuring that all staff are informed and given
appropriate training.
4.7.2.11Set up a proactive monitoring system on departmental moving
and handling practices in order to maintain high standards and
promote staff safety. Where bad practice is identified, the
manager must introduce appropriate measures. The Moving
and Handling Team are available to provide support and advise
managers.
The employee must:
4.8.1 Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others
who may be affected by their actions when undertaking moving and
handling tasks.
4.8.2 Co-operate with the manager and facilitator(s) in the carrying out of risk
assessments of moving and handling tasks within the department.
4.8.3 Observe safe systems of work and use equipment provided, as well as
ensuring the prompt reporting of any defects to equipment to the
manager / facilitator(s).
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4.8.4 Participate in moving and handling training within the department and
apply this to moving and handling tasks they undertake.
4.9 The Moving and Handling Team
The Moving and Handling Team comprises of moving and handling co-ordinators
who are responsible for:
4.9.1 Developing, implementing and monitoring the Trust Moving and
Handling Policy by:
- Developing the service to ensure that the Trust complies with
present and future standards set by Government through
legislation and other organisations, including the Health and
Safety Executive and the NHSLA
- Presenting quarterly reports on departmental risk assessments
undertaken to the Trust Health and Safety Committee which
takes an organisational overview of the assessments for the
moving and handling of patients and objects
- Submitting an end-of year report to the Trust Health and Safety
Committee on the performance of the Moving and Handling
Service covering the previous year, to include training figures
together with risk reduction measures and projects. A strategic
plan will also be produced outlining the development of the
service over the coming year
- Attend site meetings of the Health and Safety Committee where
current issues can be discussed and action plans formulated
- Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the Moving and
Handling Intranet Site to include the following information for all
staff:
- Relevant training available.
- Current practices, safe systems and processes for the
moving and handling of patients and objects identified
through a risk assessment process.
- Maintain a list of the location of hoists and standaids across the
Trust.
- Be available to give advice on the provision of sufficient handling
equipment for both patient and object handling.
- Support departments in carrying out training.
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4.9.2 Through an evaluation process, devising, delivering and monitoring
moving and handling training courses, with the objective being to
ensure that content of training is relevant.
4.9.3 Providing a support system to facilitators requesting help and advice in
carrying out their responsibilities.
4.9.4 Implementing a Trust moving and handling risk assessment
programme with the provision of advice and support to managers and
facilitators, on request. Monitoring of departmental risk assessments,
with advice and responses offered where the need is identified.
Carrying out a programme of visits throughout the year to monitor
progress made on action plan objectives by departments.
4.9.5 Advising departments on complex handling situations, if required.
4.9.6 Advising managers on resources, including equipment required.
4.9.7 Maintaining a database of facilitators across the Trust with changes
recorded to reflect staff movement.
4.9.8 Liaise with the Training Department to ensure that all training records
are forwarded for entry on to ESR.
4.9.9 Available to provide advice and support to Managers carrying out
accident investigations. The Moving and Handling Team will liaise with
the Risk Management Department and Health and Safety Advisers if
requested in investigations.
4.10 Moving and Handling Facilitators
Moving and handling facilitators will be responsible to their departmental
manager for:
4.10.1 On-going training and the update of staff within their department that is
specific to training needs identified through risk assessment, as well as
training in the operation of equipment used within the department.
4.10.2 The maintenance of training records within the department plus the
forwarding of copies of all training to the Training Department for
databasing.
4.10.3 The induction of new staff in their department, with the emphasis
placed on the identification of specific moving and handling tasks and
associated risks involved. Training should also include the operation of
any equipment used in the department.
4.10.4 In co-operation with the manager, carrying out a Departmental Risk
Assessment and other indicated risk assessments throughout the
department and requesting support from the Moving and Handling
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Team for complex assessments.
4.10.5 Providing a resource within the department for advice and support on
moving and handling issues.
4.10.6 The facilitator will work with the manager to uphold best practice within
the department and will seek advice from the Moving and Handling
Team when problems are identified.
4.10.7 Maintaining a moving and handling file which will remain the
department’s property. The file should contain training records and risk
assessments together with any other documentation related to the
implementation of the Policy within the department.
4.10.8 Monitoring incidents occurring within the department and ensuring that
staff complete the appropriate documentation where moving and
handling incidents occur.
4.10.9 Attending a Facilitators’ Update Course with the Moving and Handling
Team. The frequency of training is detailed in the Mandatory Training
Matrix in the Mandatory Training Policy.
4.11 Health and Safety Advisers
The Health and Safety Advisers will:
4.11.1 Together with the Moving and Handling Team monitor the
implementation of the Moving and Handling Policy across the Trust
through the Health and Safety Audit Tool.
4.11.2 Liaise with the Moving and Handling Team in providing departmental
managers with advice and support related to the implementation of the
Moving and Handling Policy.
4.11.3 Liaise with the Moving and Handling Team in providing departments
with advice, on request, concerning moving and handling problems with
the aim of reducing the risk of injury to staff.
4.11.4 Liaise with the Moving and Handling Team and the Risk Management
Department, when required, in the investigation of moving and handling
incidents.
4.12 Risk Management Department
The Risk Management Department will
4.12.1 Risk Management will be responsible for the databasing of all moving
and handling incidents across the Trust.
4.12.2 Risk Management is responsible for reporting all sickness absences
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of three days or more resulting from moving and handling incidents in
accordance with RIDDOR.
4.13 Training Department
The Training Department will:
4.13.1 Be responsible for the provision of administration for the Moving and
Handling Service.
4.13.2 Maintain the Mandatory Training Policy that includes the Mandatory
Training
Matrix following a Trust-wide training needs analysis that includes
moving and handling training.
4.13.3 Enter all moving and handling training records onto ESR and provide
monthly attendance reports to the directorates against the training
needs analysis to monitor progress.
4.13.4 Follow up DNAs for Moving and Handling courses and providing
information to the directorates on a monthly basis.
4.14 Occupational Health
The Occupational Health Department will:
4.14.1 Maintain medical files on staff who sustain musculoskeletal injuries.
4.14.2 Monitor staff returning to duty following injury to ensure that they are fit
for work.
5. Policy Content
5.1 Procedure for Implementation
5.1.1 Within the Trust, there is a wide range of moving and handling
procedures undertaken by all disciplines of staff. Departmental
managers must be fully aware of the tasks undertaken and take
appropriate action to comply with the Policy.
5.1.2 The Moving and Handling Team, together with the Health and Safety
Advisers, have the responsibility for providing advice to departmental
managers on all identified potential risks. They will support managers
in ensuring that arrangements are put in place, resulting in safe working
practices and minimum risk within all departments, and ensure
adherence to the Policy through monitoring the completion of
departmental risk assessments and action plans.
5.2. Training and Education Of Staff
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5.2.1 Training should not be used as a substitute for carrying out risk
assessments – risk assessment should identify specific training
requirements within departments. It is the responsibility of
departmental managers to ensure that all staff receive appropriate
training and produce a training needs analysis to enable all permanent
staff to complete relevant moving and handling training.
5.2.2 All new staff should attend induction training before undertaking moving
and handling tasks. Where this is not reasonably practicable, interim
training should be provided within the department by the moving and
handling facilitator(s).
5.2.3 The required frequency of update training for each staff group is
detailed in the Mandatory Training Matrix in the Mandatory Training
Policy.
5.2.4 The Moving and Handling Team are responsible for co-ordinating the
provision of a training programme for facilitator training, as well as a
general training programme accessible to all staff. The Moving and
Handling Team will provide support to managers in arranging relevant
training for their staff. Moving and Handling have also produced E-
learning packages available to relevant staff on the Learning Zone on
the Trust Intranet.
5.2.5 Types of training available within the Trust:
5.2.5.1 Facilitator Training
All newly appointed facilitators must undertake specific
facilitator training, which will be provided by the Moving and
Handling Team. The manager determines the number of
facilitators required within a department.
New facilitators will be trained on a Combined Facilitator
Course, which provides a module system to ensure that both
object and patient handling facilitators receive relevant training
to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for
carrying out their role. The frequency of update training for
facilitators is detailed in the Mandatory Training Matrix in the
Mandatory Training Policy.
5.2.5.2 Local Training
This training is organised and undertaken by departmental
moving and handling facilitator(s). The Moving and Handling
Team will be available to provide advice and support to the
facilitator, if required.
5.2.5.3 General Training
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There is an on-going programme of training available which is
accessible to all staff. Further information is available by
contacting the Moving and Handling Team or by accessing the
Moving and Handling Trust Intranet Site.
5.2.5.4 Trust Induction
The Training Department is responsible for organising Trust
Induction Courses, on which the Moving and Handling Team
provide training. In addition, all Departments must provide
departmental induction for new staff to include the identification
of specific tasks related to the moving and handling of objects
and patients, together with training on safe systems and the
operation of equipment. A Ward / Department Induction
Record must be completed as evidence and forwarded to the
Training Department.
5.2.5.5 E-LEARNING
Some staff groups will be able to complete their update training using
E-learning packages available in the Learning Zone Section of the
Trust Intranet. All completed training will be recorded on ESR.
5.2.5.6 Update Training sessions will include:
- Legislation related to moving and handling and relevant
policies, including the Trust’s Moving and Handling Policy,
Moving and Handling of the Heavyweight Patient Policy and
the Display Screen Equipment Policy.
- Anatomy and Functions of the Spine.
- Spinal Awareness, including back care, posture and risks
associated with developing back problems.
- Risk Assessment, including the essential components of task,
individual capability, load, and environment.
- Principles of Safe Handling related to objects and patients.
- TAPE (Think, Assess, Plan, Execute) before handling,
highlighting the importance of a problem-solving approach to
manage identified risks.
- Relevant techniques to be used in the moving and handling of
patients and objects as well as the use of appropriate
equipment. The Moving and Handling Intranet site includes a
record of approved techniques and the correct use of
equipment.
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5.2.5.7 The Moving and Handling Intranet Site provides training
resources for facilitators to ensure that the information given to
learners during departmental update training on theory and
practical manoeuvres is consistent and accurate.
5.2.5.8 Departmental training sessions should highlight specific tasks
and include the management of identified risks to staff,
incorporating safe systems and the operation of equipment,
with emphasis on a problem-solving approach.
5.2.6 Where local training is carried out by facilitators, records should be held
within the department and be readily available for inspection. Written
evidence that staff have received training, together with a record of
training content, must be completed for all training sessions; the
required documentation is available on the Trust Intranet Site. All
training information is recorded on ESR; copies of training records must
be forwarded to the Training Department for databasing.
5.3 Medical Devices
5.3.1 Reference should also be made to the Trust Medical Devices Policy.
5.3.2 All staff who operate equipment identified as a medical device must be
given relevant training and complete a self-assessment form on that
device. The forms are available on the Moving and Handling Intranet
Site. All mobile and overhead patient hoists and standing and raising
aids are included in this requirement as well as electric profiling beds
and cots. Departmental managers are responsible for ensuring the
relevant training is provided, either by the facilitator or the Moving and
Handling Team, and documentation is completed and available for
inspection within the department. The Departmental Risk Assessment
provides information on a department’s action in complying with the
completion of forms for moving and handling equipment.
5.4 Risk Assessments
5.4.1 All moving and handling tasks of patients and objects require a risk
assessment, using the appropriate documentation. All tasks must be
reviewed on a regular basis, at least yearly or more often when there is
a change to the task or environment. It is the responsibility of the
individual department to ensure that the appropriate documentation is
completed and that an appropriate review system is in place.
5.5 Types of Assessment Forms
5.5.1 Departmental Risk Assessment (Appendix 1)
This should be reviewed on a yearly basis, or when there is a change
of location or task. The Departmental Manager, with support from the
Moving and Handling Facilitator, will be responsible for completing the
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assessment. Completed assessments should be kept in the
department as an information source. A copy should be sent via Email
to the Moving and Handling Department for availability during
inspections. The Moving and Handling Team will be available to assist
departments in the completion of this document. Moving and Handling
will present a quarterly report to the Trust Health and Safety Committee
with figures on how many assessments have been completed.
Departmental Managers are responsible for acting on the measures
highlighted in the action plans and if they are beyond their budget or
responsibility then should be passed onto higher management within
the directorate. Moving and Handling will carry out a programme of
visits to departments throughout the year to monitor the progress made
on achieving aims within action plans.
5.5.2 Object Handling Risk Assessment (Appendix 2)
This assessment form should be completed on a specific object
handling task within the department by a Moving and Handling
Facilitator or by the Moving and Handling Team. There should be
reviews carried out, as noted on the assessment form, with the review
period set according to the level of risk. Copies of all risk assessments
should be forwarded to the Moving and Handling Team, the site Health
and Safety Adviser, the Trust Risk Manager and other relevant
departments who should respond to the assessment.
5.5.3 Patient Handling Moving and Handling Assessment Tool (Appendix 3)
All adult patients admitted to the Trust who need assistance with
moving and handling require a risk assessment. The assessment
should be reviewed on a regular basis, when there is a change in
condition, or when the patient is transferred to a new ward.
5.5.4 Paediatric Moving and Handling Assessment Tool (Appendix 4)
All paediatric patients admitted to the Trust who need assistance with
moving and handling require a risk assessment. The assessment
should be reviewed on a regular basis, when there is a change in
condition, or when the patient is transferred to a new ward.
5.5.5 Out-Patients’/Day Case Moving and Handling Assessment Tool
(Appendix 5)
All adult and paediatric patients attending Out-Patients’ and Day Case
Departments in the Trust who need assistance with moving and
handling require a risk assessment. The assessment should be
reviewed on each visit to the department.
5.5.6 Community Routine Moving and Handling Assessment Tool
(Appendix 6)
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All patients in the community who require assistance with moving and
handling from a single Trust staff require a Routine risk assessment.
5.5.7 Community Complex Moving and Handling Assessment Tool
(Appendix 7)
All patients in the community who require hoisting or two Trust staff to
provide assistance require a complex risk assessment. Where there is
a need to order moving and handling equipment in the community staff
should refer to “Guidance regarding ordering equipment in the
community” (Appendix 8).
5.5.8 Display Screen Equipment Workplace Assessments are required on all
computer workstations. Reference should be made to the Trust
Display Screen Policy for guidance on this responsibility.
6. Equality and Diversity
The Trust is committed to ensuring that, as far as is reasonably practicable, the way
we provide services to the public and the way we treat our staff reflects their
individual needs and does not discriminate against individuals or groups on any
grounds. This policy has been appropriately assessed.
7. Monitoring
Standard/ Process/
Issue
Effectiveness of the
policy
Progress Updates
Monitoring and Audit
Method By Committee Frequency
Review of departmental risk Lead Moving Health and Quarterly
assessments, moving and and Handling Safety
handling update training Coordinator Committee
and incident data
Present Annual Report and
Strategic Plan based on
previous year’s
performance.
Lead Moving
and Handling
Coordinator
Health and
Safety
Committee
Annual
8. Consultation and Review
The processes in this policy have been reviewed and agreed by the Health and
Safety Committee.
9. Implementation of Policy
The Moving and Handling Team is responsible for the interpretation of the content of
the Policy.
Policy Author: Heath and Safety Committee
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Appendix 1
The Newcastle upon Tyne
NHS Foundation Trust
DEPARTMENTAL MOVING AND HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL
SEND COPIES OF COMPLETED ASSESSMENTS TO MOVING AND HANDLING – handling.moving@nuth.nhs.uk
WARD / DEPARTMENT
HOSPITAL RVI NGH FH DH WGH ICFL
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WARD / DEPARTMENT
Including type of department, size, handling requirements (eg patient / object / admin)
Assessment carried out by PRINT NAME DESIGNATION
.......................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
Review date
Within one year or where there is a
change of location or task
DATE (DD MM YY)
Manager responsible for
actioning assessment
PRINT NAME
.......................................................
SIGNATURE
DESIGNATION
DATE (DD MM YY)
MOVING AND HANDLING FACILITATORS / DISPLAY SCREEN ASSESSORS (DSA)
HAS ATTENDED AN UPDATE
NAME
DESIGNATION
PTN OBJ DSA
Patient
In Past Year
Object
In Past 2 Years
DSA
In Past Three Years
Yes No Bkd Yes No Bkd Yes No Bkd
If any required updates are recorded as “NO” include in ACTION PLAN.
Are there sufficient Facilitators / DSAs to meet departmental needs
YES NO N / A
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
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RISK ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION
An appropriate MOVING AND HANDLING ASSESSMENT TOOL
(eg Adult, Paediatric, Out-Patients’) is completed on patients requiring
assistance with moving and handling.
A WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
is completed on all staff identified within the Trust DSE Policy as DSE
users.
YES NO N / A
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
YES NO N / A
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
An OBJECT HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT
is completed on individual object handling tasks not covered by this
Departmental Risk Assessment.
YES
NO
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
All patient handling assessments must be available in the patient’s notes.
All other assessments must be held within the departmental moving and handling file.
STAFF TRAINING
All new staff receive training on specific risks in moving and handling
tasks which is documented and held within the departmental moving
and handling file.
YES NO N / A
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
All staff groups require regular updates the frequency is set in the Mandatory Training Matrix within the
Mandatory Training Policy.
STAFF
GROUP
NUMBER
OF
STAFF
FREQUENCY
OF
TRAINING
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
Yearly
In the past year, all staff requiring moving and handling training have been
updated.
YES
NO
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN
All staff have completed self assessment forms on hoists, standaids, cots and
beds used in the department with records held for inspection by the
department
YES NO N/A
If “NO” include in ACTION PLAN

MOVING AND HANDLING TASKS WITH RISK REDUCTION METHODS ACCORDING TO LOCATION
If several rooms carry out the same tasks, such as patient handling areas, they can be included together under that task; example given below.
LOCATION
list room names / numbers
Store Cupboard Rooms
(Room Nos: 1111,1234)
.
TASK
Storage of equipment and
stock.
Accessing shelves from
below knee to above
shoulder height.
RISK REDUCTION MEASURES
eg equipment used, training carried out, safe systems
Store heavy, regularly used items at waist height with
lighter, less used items stored on lower and higher
shelves.
Floor area to be kept clear with items not overhanging
shelves.
Staff trained in handling objects on shelving.
Trolley to be used for transporting stock.
FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
Include in Action Plan
Set of mobile steps with brake-on castors required for
each store room.
LOCATION
list room names / numbers
TASK
RISK REDUCTION MEASURES
eg equipment used, training carried out, safe systems
FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
Include in Action Plan

ACTION PLAN
The Departmental Manager is responsible for implementation; example given below.
TASK / ISSUE
Include location
Room 1111,1234
Storage of equipment and stock.
Accessing shelves from below knee to above shoulder height.
ACTION REQUIRED
Set of mobile steps with brake-on castors required for each store
room.
DATE
TO BE
COMPLETED
COMPLETION
DATE
August 2007 August 2007
TASK / ISSUE
Include location
ACTION REQUIRED
DATE
TO BE
COMPLETED
COMPLETION
DATE

Appendix 2
OBJECT HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL
WARD / DEPARTMENT:
HOSPITAL:
TASK:
DATE OF ASSESSMENT:
ASSESSOR (PRINT NAME):
TITLE:
PRESENT SITUATION / INCLUDE PERSONS AT RISK
Include any Statistics and Measurements. Attach any diagrams, stating “not to scale”.

RISKS
RECORD THE LEVEL OF RISK BY TICKING A BOX
LEAVE BLANK IF IT DOES NOT APPLY
Low
Medium
High
The tasks
Do they involve:
• holding loads away from trunk
• twisting
• stooping
• reaching upwards
• large vertical movement
• long carrying distances
• strenuous pushing or pulling
• unpredictable movement of loads
• repetitive handling
• insufficient rest or recovery
• a work rate imposed by a process
The loads
Are they:
• heavy
• bulky / unwieldy
• difficult to grasp
• unstable / unpredictable
• intrinsically harmful (eg sharp / hot)
The working environment
Are there:
• constraints on posture
• poor floors
• variations in levels
• hot / cold / humid conditions
• strong air movements
• poor lighting conditions
Individual capability
Does the job:
• require unusual capability
• pose a hazard to those with a health problem
• pose a hazard to those who are pregnant
• call for special information / training
Other factors
Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or
personal protective equipment
YES
NO

OTHER COMMENTS:
Options:
This is a list of all possible options for the Manager to action.
It is useful to number them for easy reference by the Manager.
REVIEW DATE:
This is essential and is set after consideration on the
level of risk posed by the task. All assessments must
be reviewed at least once yearly.
Always send copies to:
Moving and Handling Team, Rehabilitation Department, RVI
Paul Clancy/Ian Gaffney Health and Safety Adviser, FH/RVI
Susan Clark, Clinical Governance and Risk Department, RVI
Line Manager (Please state: Name / Title / Department / Site)
Any other person who is involved in the Risk Assessment, eg Estates (please list below)

Appendix 3
MOVING AND HANDLING ASSESSMENT TOOL
WARD / DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................
HOSPITAL RVI NGH FH WGH ICFL
ON ADMISSION ADMISSION DATE DD MM YY
HEIGHT WEIGHT INSERT ADDRESSOGRAPH
Does the patient’s weight / frame exceed the Safe Working
Load / Dimensions of the ward equipment (eg: bed, chair,
commode, walking frame etc)
YES NO
If YES, refer to the Trust “Moving and Handling of the
Bariatric Patient Policy” to arrange for the hiring of the
appropriate equipment.
Does the patient require any assistance for moving and handling YES NO
If NO, complete the Initial Assessment Box only.
If YES, continue with the Assessment Form.
Initial assessment carried out by
....................................................... .......................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
....................................................... .......................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
If a patient’s condition changes and assistance is required with moving and handling, the assessment form must be completed.
All patients should be reassessed when there is a change of condition (eg: post-operatively) or at least once per week.
The patient’s condition has changed
and moving and handling assistance
is now required
....................................................... ....................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
....................................................... ....................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
PART ONE – ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Weightbearing ........................................................ YES
NO
History of Falls........................................................ YES
NO
Understands Own Limitations ................................. YES
NO
Blind / Partially Sighted ........................................... YES
NO
Deaf / Partial Hearing ............................................. YES
NO
Requires Analgesia ................................................ YES
NO
Co-operative ........................................................... YES NO ON OCCASIONS
Anxious / Lack of Confidence ................................. YES NO ON OCCASIONS
Confusion ............................................................... YES NO ON OCCASIONS
COMMUNICATION
No Problem ............................................
English Not First Language .....................
Slurred Articulation (eg: Parkinson’s) .......
Stammer ................................................
Difficulty Understanding What Is Said (eg: CVA) .
Difficulty Expressing Needs (eg: CVA) .....
Alternative Communication (eg: Aid) .......
Other (please state)
WHAT SUPPORT SURFACE IS BEING USED
eg: special mattress
_____________________________
TYPE OF BED
eg: electric or specialist
PROBLEMS WITH SKIN CONDITION
eg: oedema, wounds etc

PART TWO – THE TASKS (Please tick appropriate box)
CONSIDER THE PRESENCE OF CATHETERS, IV LINES, DRAINS AND RISKS IDENTIFIED IN PART ONE
MOBILITY
DATE
DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY
Independent ..........................................................
Requires Supervision ..........................................
Requires Assistance
Record number of staff in review box ............................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Requires Stick / Crutches / Walking Frame ........
Can Weightbear But Not Walk .............................
Wheelchair / Bed-Bound ......................................
OTHER
State method in review box
COMMENTS
Print Name
Signature
Designation
TRANSFERS: BED / COMMODE / TOILET / CHAIR
DATE
Independent ..........................................................
Requires Supervision ..........................................
Manoeuvre (Without Equipment)
Record number of staff in review box ............................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Manoeuvre (With Equipment) (eg Handling Sling or Belt)
Record number of staff and equipment used in review box .
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment .............................
Stand Aid
Complete section on sling assessment .............................
RotaStand / Rotunda ............................................
Slideboard .............................................................
OTHER
State method in review box
COMMENTS
Print Name
Signature
Designation

PART TWO – THE TASKS (Continued)
BED MANOEUVRES
DATE
Complete details on each manoeuvre that requires staff assistance
Independent ..........................................................
Requires Assistance Using Slidesheets Up And Down Bed
Record number of staff in review box ............................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Sitting Forward With Assistance .........................
Sitting Forward Using Flexigrip ..........................
Rolling Without Slide Sheet
Record number of staff in review box ............................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Rolling With Slide Sheet
Record number of staff in review box ............................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment .............................
OTHER
State method in review box
COMMENTS
Print Name
Signature
Designation
BATHING
DATE
Independent ..............................................................
Bed Bath ....................................................................
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment ...............................
Shower Chair.............................................................
Print Name
Signature
Designation
COMMENTS

PART THREE – HOISTING / STANDAID SLING ASSESSMENT
This Section MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY if the patient requires hoisting
BED MANOEUVRES /
TRANSFERS
Toiletting Slings
must not be used
for these manoeuvres
T ASK
Complete where applicable
TOILETTING
BATHING
Patient-Specific Slings
must not be used
for these manoeuvres
Model of Hoist/Standaid
Sling Type
eg: Patient-Specific, Patient’s
Own, Universal, Toiletting
Sling Size
eg: Sml, Med, Lge, XLge
Product Number
Located on Label
Assessed by
............................................................ ............................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
............................................................ ............................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
PART FOUR – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appendix 4
PAEDIATRIC MOVING AND HANDLING ASSESSMENT TOOL
WARD / DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................................
HOSPITAL RVI NGH FH
ADMISSION DATE
DD MM YY
INSERT ADDRESSOGRAPH
ON ADMISSION
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
AGE
THIS ASSESSMENT FORM IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH
MOVING AND HANDLING.
All children should be reassessed when there is a change of condition (eg post-operatively) or at least once per week.
Initial assessment carried out by
....................................................... .......................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
....................................................... .......................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
PART ONE – ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
Weightbearing ................................ YES NO Understands Instructions ........... YES NO
Mobile .............................................. YES NO Blind / Partially Sighted .............. YES NO
Physical Disability .......................... YES NO Deaf / Partial Hearing ................. YES NO
Learning Disability ......................... YES NO Pain .............................................. YES NO
Sitting Balance ............................... YES NO Anxious ...................................... YES NO
Involuntary Muscle Spasms ........... YES NO
Co-operative .................................. YES NO
COMMUNICATION
Age Appropriate ..............................
English Not First Language ..............
If Applicable :First Language
…………………………………………….
Difficulty Understanding What Is Said .....
Difficulty Expressing Needs .............
Alternative Communication (eg Aid) .
Other (please state)
WHO WILL BE STAYING WITH THE CHILD
ARE THEY ASSISTING WITH HANDLING
YES NO
DOES THE CHILD USE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
eg: wheelchair, frame, sleep system
OTHER PROBLEMS THAT WILL
AFFECT HANDLING
eg: skin, catheters, feeding tubes

PART TWO – THE TASKS (Please tick appropriate box)
CONSIDER THE PRESENCE OF CATHETERS, IV LINES, DRAINS AND RISKS IDENTIFIED IN PART ONE
MOBILITY
DATE
DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY
Independent .................................................................
Requires Supervision ..................................................
Uses Walking Aid ........................................................
Can Weightbear But Not Walk ....................................
Wheelchair / Bed-Bound .............................................
OTHER
State method in review box
COMMENTS (INCLUDE DATE)
Print Name
Signature
Designation
TRANSFERS: BED / COMMODE / TOILET / CHAIR
DATE
DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY
Independent .................................................................
Requires Supervision ..................................................
Manoeuvre (Without Equipment)
Record number of staff / carers in review box ....................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Manoeuvre (With Equipment, eg Handling Sling Or Belt)
Record number of staff and equipment used in review box ...
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
.......... Staff
......................
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment ..................................
Stand Aid
Complete section on sling assessment ..................................
RotaStand ....................................................................
Slideboard ....................................................................
OTHER
State method in review box
COMMENTS (INCLUDE DATE)
Print Name
Signature
Designation

PART TWO – THE TASKS (Continued)
BED MANOEUVRES
Complete details on each manoeuvre that requires staff assistance DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY
Independent .................................................................
Requires Assistance Using Slide Sheets Up And Down Bed
Record number of staff in review box .................................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Sitting Forward With Assistance ................................
Sitting Forward Using Flexigrip ..................................
Rolling Without Slide Sheet
Record number of staff in review box .................................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Rolling With Slide Sheet
Record number of staff in review box .................................... .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff .......... Staff
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment ..................................
OTHER
State method in review box
DATE
COMMENTS (INCLUDE DATE)
Print Name
Signature
Designation
BATHING
DATE
DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY DD MM YY
Independent With Supervision ...................................
Bed Bath ......................................................................
Hoist
Complete section on sling assessment, if applicable .............
Shower Chair ...............................................................
COMMENTS (INCLUDE DATE)
Print Name
Signature
Designation

PART THREE – HOISTING / STANDAID SLING ASSESSMENT
This Section MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY if the patient requires hoisting
T ASK
(Complete where applicable)
BED MANOEUVRES /
TRANSFERS
TOILETTING
BATHING
Patient-Specific Slings
must not be used
for these manoeuvres
Model of Hoist/Standaid
Sling Type
eg: Patient-Specific, Patient’s
Own, Universal, Toiletting
Sling Size
eg: Paediatric Size,
XS, Sml, Med, Lge
Product Number
Located on label
Assessed by
............................................................ ............................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
............................................................ ............................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
PART FOUR – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appendix 5
OUT-PATIENTS’/DAY CASE MOVING AND HANDLING ASSESSMENT TOOL
THIS ASSESSMENT FORM IS TO BE USED IN OUT-PATIENTS’ AND DAY CASE DEPARTMENTS FOR PATIENTS WHO
REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH MOVING AND HANDLING.
INSERT ADDRESSOGRAPH
WARD / DEPARTMENT
……………………….………….
DATE OF APPOINTMENT …………………………………..
DD MM YY
RVI NGH FH DH ICFL
Assessment carried out by
....................................................... .......................................................
PRINT NAME
DESIGNATION
....................................................... .......................................................
SIGNATURE
DATE (DD MM YY)
What factors need to be considered in the assessment (please tick)
Ability to Weightbear ........................................... Communication .........................................................
Mobility ............................................................... Skin Condition ..........................................................
History of Falls .................................................... Weight ......................................................................
Understands Own Limitations ............................. Pain ..........................................................................
Sight ................................................................... Sitting Balance ..........................................................
Hearing ............................................................... Involuntary Muscle Spasms ......................................
Co-operation ....................................................... Confusion .................................................................
Physical Disability ............................................... Anxiety / Lack of Confidence ....................................
Learning Disability ..............................................
COMMENTS
TASK
DESCRIPTION OF MANOEUVRE
Including number of staff and any equipment required
Print Name
Designation
Signature Date DD MM YY

TASK
DESCRIPTION OF MANOEUVRE
Including number of staff and any equipment required
Print Name
Designation
Signature Date DD MM YY
TASK
DESCRIPTION OF MANOEUVRE
Including number of staff and any equipment required
Print Name
Designation
Signature Date DD MM YY
HOISTING / SLING ASSESSMENT
This section MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY if the patient requires hoisting
HOIST
SLING
eg: Patient’s Own, Patient-Specific, Highback
SIZE
S, M, L, XL
Print Name
Designation
Signature Date DD MM YY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appendix 6
Patient Name
Community Routine - Personal Handling Risk Assessment
NHS No.
Place of
DOB
assessment
Weight kg st lbs Medical
condition
Date Weighed
Medication (points
to note e.g.
Height m ft in reduced pain after
medication):
Assessor Name
Date of
assessment
Job Title
Signature
Task/s to be
assessed
Is assistance required with moving and handling Yes No
If yes, please tick one box (Yes or No) to each question
The Person
Yes No Please comment
Do they have:
Cognitive impairment
Difficulty with communication
(Use hearing aid or spectacles)
Difficulty following instruction
Difficulty with balance /
movement
Working Environment
Is there:
Inadequate space and lighting
Slippery floor / loose carpets
Yes
No
Non-adjusting equipment
Other e.g. extreme temperature,
smoking, pets
Staff Capabilities
Yes No Please comment
Does the task require:
Unusual height / strength
Specific training other than annual
moving and handling
Pose a risk to staff who:
- are pregnant
- have musculoskeletal problems
Moving and Handling Tasks Yes No Please comment
Does the task require:
Unsafe posture e.g. stooping,
twisting, unable to get close
Frequent repetition, high risk
handling techniques
Equipment Yes No Please comment
Evidence of equipment check in
last 6 months / annual service

Suitability for current purpose
Name: DOB: NHS No:
Level of risk identified (please tick)
Please comment
Low Medium High
PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED ACTION PLAN Date Completed
Moving up the bed
Sitting up in bed
Turning in bed
Lying to sitting over
edge of bed
Bed to chair
Chair to bed
Chair to chair
Positioning in chair
Sit to stand
Standing
Walking
Toileting
Bathing/Showering
Up/Downstairs
Other
No.
staff
Handling Plan
Equipment Technique
Level of risk identified (please tick)
Please comment
following risk reduction measures & handling plan
Low Medium High
Have the physical, emotional, psychological and social needs of the client
been considered and has the client / family been involved in the assessment
and agreed to handling plan and risk reduction methods Yes No
If no, please state why and action taken:
1 st Review date
due:

Name: DOB: NHS no:
Review of personal handling assessment
Date
Changes/Comments
(if any)
Print Name Signature Next review
date due:

Appendix 7
Community Complex - Personal Handling Risk Assessment
Patient Name
NHS No.
Place of
DOB
assessment
Weight
Date Weighed
Height
kg
m
st
ft
lbs
in
Medication
(points to note
e.g. reduced
pain after
medication):
Medical condition
Assessor Name
Signature
Job Title
Date of
assessment
Task/s to be
assessed
Is assistance required with moving and handling Yes No
If yes, please tick one box (Yes or No) to each question
The Person Yes No Please comment
Cognitive impairment
Difficulty with communication
(Use hearing aid or spectacles)
Difficulty following instruction
Physical
Move and support their own head
Sit without support
Good range of movement in joints
Comment on any splints.
Walk unaided
(if uses aid, please comment)
Able to stand/step around
Wheelchair – assisted
Wheelchair – independent
History of falls
Abnormal movement
e.g. weakness, spasm
Poor skin condition Sensory loss
Problems with feet
Incontinent
In any pain

Name: DOB: NHS no:
Working Environment Is there: Yes No Please comment
Sufficient space to allow safe postures
when handling
Medical equipment e.g. syringe drivers /
IV infusions / oxygen
Adequate lighting
Variations in floor levels
e.g. thresholds / slippery
Adjustable height equipment
e.g. beds
A comfortable working
temperature/humidity
Other, e.g. pets/smoking
Staff Capabilities
Does handling the person:
Pose significant risk to staff with a
musculoskeletal problem
Pose a risk to staff who are pregnant
Yes No Please comment
Require staff with unusual strength /
height
Require specific training in addition to
annual moving and handling training
Moving and Handling Tasks Yes No Please comment
Do tasks promote unsafe postures e.g.
stooping, twisting
Are handling tasks repeated often
Is sustained effort required
Are you able to get close to the person
Are any high risk handling techniques
used e.g. drag lift
Equipment Yes No Please comment
Is current equipment appropriate for the
tasks
Is there a notice of equipment check
within past 6 months / annual service
Level of risk to staff/patient (please tick) Please comment
Low Medium High
PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED ACTION PLAN Date
Completed

Name: DOB: NHS no:
Handling Plan
No.
staff
Equipment Technique (from standard list - include any
variations or describe technique fully)
Moving up the bed
Sitting up in bed
Turning in bed
Lying to sitting over
edge of bed
Bed to chair
Chair to bed
Chair to chair
Sit to stand
Positioning in chair
Walking
Toileting
Bathing/Showering
Up/Downstairs
Other:
Hoist / Stand Aid Details
Make:
Model:
Sling Details
Type: Universal Toileting Hammock
Size: S M L XL
Other:
Level of risk to staff/patient (please tick)
following risk reduction measures & handling plan
oLow Medium High
Please comment
Have the physical, emotional, psychological and
social needs of the client been considered and
has the client / family been involved in the
assessment and agreed to handling plan and risk
reduction methods
Yes No
If no, please state why and action taken:

THERAPY VARIANCE
TECHNIQUE RATIONALE DESCRIPTION

First review date due: ___________________
Name DOB NHS no
Review of personal handling assessment
Date
Changes/Comments
(if any)
Print Name Signature Next review
date due:

Appendix 8
GUIDANCE REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY OF STAFF
ORDERING PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
The intention of these guidelines is to clarify the role of the member of staff ordering “moving and handling”
equipment in the community which may be used by staff employed by different agencies e.g. Social Services
Care at Home, Private Carer Agencies. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) staff
undertake moving and handling assessments where Trust staff are involved in the handling in question and on
behalf of relatives i.e. unpaid carers.
• Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, following a risk assessment, may order
hoists and other moving and handling aids for use with specific named patients.
• If staff other than those employed by NUTH will use this equipment the manager of the other agency /
agencies should be informed of the order.
• It is not the responsibility of NUTH staff to ensure that agency staff are trained in moving and handling
techniques.
• The member of staff ordering the equipment should demonstrate to “other agency” staff how it is to be used
i.e. the purpose for which they ordered it. Where a large number of carers are involved it may be advisable
that the person responsible for ordering the equipment demonstrates to the manager/senior worker of the
agency, who then ensures his / her staff are properly trained. Care is obviously provided at varying times – a
mutually convenient time should be agreed but in the event of evening or night care, the agency should be
asked to arrange for staff requiring the demonstration to attend during the day.
• If Trust staff are actively involved in the care of an individual, the staff member ordering the equipment should
ensure that all staff are trained in the appropriate use of the equipment and details documented in the
patients care plan.
• Trust staff who observe poor / unsafe practice undertaken by other agency staff should inform the relevant
manager e.g. Senior worker (Social Services), Independent provider. The Commission for Social Care
Inspection may be contacted with regard to unresolved unsafe practice.
• Where the equipment is to be used by relatives / informal carers, the staff member ordering the equipment
should ensure that adequate instruction is given and that they observe them operating the equipment safely
and ensure the appropriate documentation is in the patient’s care plan.
• Therapists should ensure before discharge that relatives/informal carers know:
1) Who to contact in the event of problems with the equipment and
2) How to re-refer to their services in the event that the equipment no longer meets the need.
• Where there is ongoing relationship, regular review should be undertaken to ensure that risk reduction
measures implemented remain valid i.e. when the patient’s condition changes, when NUTH staff change or at
regular intervals. The interval will vary according to the patient but should not exceed 6 months. The NUTH
is responsible for ensuring that risk assessment is undertaken where their staff are deployed and to ensure
that any relevant information is relayed to their staff, patients, relatives and any other agency involved.
• All staff using “moving & handling” equipment have a responsibility to protect their own health & safety,
ensuring that they follow laid down procedure and that they achieve and maintain the competence to use the
equipment.
• Staff using equipment which has been provided by and belongs to the patient should ensure that it is safe to
use and has been regularly maintained by the patient.

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
IMPACT ASSESSMENT – SCREENING FORM A
This form must be completed and attached to any procedural document when submitted to the appropriate committee for consideration and approval.
Policy Title: Moving and Handling Policy Policy Author: Gill Hughes, Lead Moving & Handling Co-ordinator
Yes/No You must provide evidence to support your response:
1. Does the policy/guidance affect one group less or more favourably than another on
The policy refers to “all staff” or “all patients who
the basis of the following: (* denotes protected characteristics under the Equality
require assistance with moving and handing” no
Act 2010)
specific group is singled out or excluded. This policy
covers all staff working in the acute setting and the
community. All patient assessments and staff
training requirements are aimed at the individual.
This policy is required under the Moving and
Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended
2002).
• Race * No No specific mention in policy
• Ethnic origins (including gypsies and travellers) No No specific mention in policy
• Nationality
For advice on answering the above questions please contact Frances Blackburn, Head of Nursing, Freeman/Walkergate, or, Christine Holland, Senior HR Manager. On completion this form must be forwarded
electronically to Steven Stoker, Clinical Effectiveness Manager, (Ext. 24963) steven.stoker@nuth.nhs.uk together with the procedural document. If you have identified a potential discriminatory impact of this
procedural document, please ensure that you arrange for a full consultation, with relevant stakeholders, to complete a Full Impact Assessment (Form B) and to develop an Action Plan to avoid/reduce this
impact; both Form B and the Action Plan should also be sent electronically to Steven Stoker within six weeks of the completion of this form.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM A October 2010
No
The communication section of the adult (Appendix 3)
and paediatric (Appendix 4) moving and handling
assessment tools includes the option to tick “English
not first language”. This is to ensure that action
can be taken if the patient has difficulty
understanding explanations from staff assisting with
moving and handling tasks. Moving and handling can
depend upon co-operation from the patient to
safeguard patient and staff health and safety.
Raising awareness of communication problems will
lower risk of injury
• Gender * No No specific mention in policy
• Culture No No specific mention in policy
• Religion or belief * No No specific mention in policy
• Sexual orientation including lesbian, gay and bisexual people * No No specific mention in policy
• Age *
• Disability – learning difficulties, physical disability, sensory impairment and
mental health problems *
No
No
In the Paediatric Assessment Tool (Appendix 4) the
age is recorded as this gives an important indication
of a child’s level of understanding and in cooperating
in regards to Moving and Handling.
The initial assessment on the adult (Appendix 3),
paediatric (Appendix 4) and the Out patient / Daycase
Assessment Tool includes identification of any
learning or physical disabilities and hearing and sight
problems so that appropriate action can be taken to

safeguard the safety of patients during moving and
handling tasks. There is also the need to record
weight and height on both the adult and paediatric
tools as body size and shape has significance in
planning moving and handling for the individual
patient.
On the adult assessment tool there is a section to
check whether the patient’s weight/frame exceed the
safe working load/dimensions of the ward equipment.
This ensures that patient is using equipment that is
safe and maintains the patient’s dignity.
• Gender reassignment * No No specific mention in policy
• Marriage and civil partnership * No No specific mention in policy
2. Is there any evidence that some groups are affected differently No
3. If you have identified potential discrimination which can include associative
discrimination i.e. direct discrimination against someone because they associate
with another person who possesses a protected characteristic, are any exceptions
N/A
4(a).
valid, legal and/or justifiable
Is the impact of the policy/guidance likely to be negative
(If “yes”, please answer sections 4(b) to 4(d)).
4(b). If so can the impact be avoided N/A
4(c). What alternatives are there to achieving the policy/guidance without the impact N/A
4(d) Can we reduce the impact by taking different action N/A
No
The aim of the policy is to safe guard the Health and
Safety of all staff and patients
Comments:
Action Plan due (or Not Applicable): N/A
Name and Designation of Person responsible for completion of this form: Gill Hughes, Lead Moving & Handling Co-ordinator Date: 22/11/2011
Names & Designations of those involved in the impact assessment screening process: Gill Hughes
(If any reader of this procedural document identifies a potential discriminatory impact that has not been identified on this form, please refer to the Policy Author identified above, together
with any suggestions for the actions required to avoid/reduce this impact.)
For advice on answering the above questions please contact Frances Blackburn, Head of Nursing, Freeman/Walkergate, or, Christine Holland, Senior HR Manager. On completion this form must be forwarded
electronically to Steven Stoker, Clinical Effectiveness Manager, (Ext. 24963) steven.stoker@nuth.nhs.uk together with the procedural document. If you have identified a potential discriminatory impact of this
procedural document, please ensure that you arrange for a full consultation, with relevant stakeholders, to complete a Full Impact Assessment (Form B) and to develop an Action Plan to avoid/reduce this
impact; both Form B and the Action Plan should also be sent electronically to Steven Stoker within six weeks of the completion of this form.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM A October 2010