| Title |
Manual handling in the health services. |
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| Author |
HSC, Health Services Advisory Committee |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
1998 |
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| Length |
64 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717612481 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£9.75 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Edition |
2nd ed. |
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| Notes |
supersedes, 'Guidance on manual handling of loads in the health services.' ISBN 0717604306, previously published with ISBN 0118863541 |
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| Abstract |
Provides guidance which is intended to help everybody who plays a part ensuring that risks from manual handling are minimised. Contents:Who should use this guidance? The extent of the problem; The value of safer manual handling; The law; Health and safety management; Risk assessment; Reducing risks; Training; Special situations; Monitoring; Health surveillance and rehabilitation for staff; References; Appendices. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Health Services; Working environment; Individual capability; Equipment; Hospitals; Health centres; Ambulance personnel; Blood transfusion services; Maternity units; Ergonomics; Lifting; Lowering; Pushing; Pulling; Carrying; Patient handling. |
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