Generic Manual Handling Awareness and Back Care Awareness

PowerPoint presentations and Word documents .

This pack looks at the 'the back' and how to avoid injury at work. A general awareness pack, so suitable for everyone in a care setting prior to specific
'moving clients' training for designated staff.

Presentation 1 - Anatomy of the Spine Awareness (Includes pictures of normal spine/discs and spinal conditions) - Slide Titles:

The Spine
Functions of the Spine
The Spine
Muscles and Ligaments
Types of Vertebrae
Overall Spine
Functions of Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
The Discs
The Base of the Spine
The Ageing Process
Slipped Disc
The Discs
Common Causes of Back Problems
References

Presentation 2 – Back Care and Manual Handling Awareness – Slide Titles:

Introduction
Types of Injury
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
What is Manual Handling?
Assessment – What to Assess?
Assessing The Task
Assessing The Individual
Assessing The Load
Assessing The Environment
Home and Work
What Injuries Can We Get?
Causes of Back Pain
Abnormal Strains – Risk Factors
Common Problems and Solutions
Basic Lift (Diagonal Lift)
Power Lift, Tripod Lift
Partial Squat Lift
The Golfers Lift
Straight Leg Lift
Overhead Lift
Pivot Technique
Contra-Indicating Factors for Injury
Good Handling Technique
References

Presentation 3 - Musculoskeletal Disorders – Back Pain – Slide titles:

Introduction
Musculoskeletal Disorders
The Impact on Employment
Risk Assessment – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Back Pain – Some Facts
Avoiding Activity
Back Pain in the Care Setting Risk Factors Administrative Duties
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Back Pain in The Care Setting Risk Factors Care Duties (including Domestics)
Reducing Incidences of Back Pain Summary
Health and Safety Law
Legislation – Duty of Care
Where to Get More Information
References

Presentation 4 – Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Law - Slide Titles

Introduction
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) (amended 2002)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 (DSER) (amended 2002)
References

Presentation 5 - Nursing Guidelines for Adults - Slide Titles

Introduction
Code of Practice
Safer Handling Policies
Patient Risk Assessment
Back Injury Risk Factors
Risky Manual Handling
Employer Responsibilities
Employee Responsibilities
Numerical Guidelines
References

Presentation 6 - Staff Well-being Physical Activity - Slide Titles

Introduction
Prevalence of Back Pain
The Cost of Back Pain
Physical Activity Benefits
Benefits for You
Department of Health Recommendations
For Further Information

Word Documents

Information and Resources
Musculoskeletal Disorders and The Law
Musculoskeletal Disorders
The Spine


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