Manual handling operations regulations, the manual handling operation operations regulation 1992, applies to you when you take part in manual handling in the work place. It guides you and helps you reduce the number or accidents or injuries that could occur to you from taking part in manual handling. Many injuries can occur to you when you are manual handling such as back pain. Before every use of manual handling you have to assess the operation you are going to carry out and see which would be the best way to carry out the task and the risk-free way, it is also essential that the …show more content…
they have become unwell very suddenly, given the correct PPE, employees must give the appropriate personal care to the resident to the best of their ability, making sure you follow nurses instructions, for example such as a residents diet has changed from normal to puree and if wasn’t followed there would be a risk of choking etc., knowing how important your own personal safety is and not doing anything you aren’t comfortable or confident in doing by yourself, also reporting any injuries inflicted to