5.3 – Written question
Explain situations that may require additional supports, necessary for safer moving and handling.
Situation where extra help may be required are:
* If working environment is cramped
* If the object or load is too heavy for individual
* If the object or load is unstable or awkward
* Very frail individuals
* Difficult or dangerous behavior
* Where there is a language barrier
5.4 – Written question
Explain why it is important for moving and handling tasks to be carried out following specialist training.
If the legislations were not in place people would be unaware of the dangers around them, which could lead to serious accidents or even deaths. Extra care needs to be taken especially when working in an environment with residents with dementia.
Reasons why training needs to be done may include:
* To comply with legislations
* To minimize injury to individual, self or others
* To safeguard own and other health and safety
* To apply agreed ways of working
* To use equipment correctly
Learning Outcome 6 – Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual
6.1 – Written question
Explain why it is important to have specialist training before assisting to moving an individual.
Reason why training needs to be done to help moving and handling with people may include:
* To understand the individuals needs and preferences
* To meet the individuals needs and preferences
* To apply agreed working practices
* To move the individual safely and correctly
* To minimize injury to individual, self or others
6.2 – Written question
Explain the potential consequences of assisting and moving an individual without specialist training.
Potential consequences when moving a person incorrectly may include:
* Failure to comply with legislations and workplace procedures
* Placing in danger and at risk of harm self, individual and others
* Injury to self, others and...