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1 Date Ratified by RMAG Version Issue Date Review Date Executive Lead Director of 20/11/ November November Personnel and Development Procedure/Policy Number Information Asset Owner Director of Personnel and Development Procedure/Policy type Risk Management Date Equality impact assessment completed: October 2012 Low CQC outcomes: 4, 11, 12, 14, 21 Author Clinical Ergonomics Advisor 1 of 34

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Definitions 3 3. Scope 3 4. Policy Statement 4 5. Trust Responsibilities 4 6. Manager, Heads of Service and Senior Managers / Leads responsibilities 4 7. Employee Responsibilities 5 8. Occupational Health, Safety and Security Department responsibilities 6 9. Training Risk Assessment Safer People Handling Approach Equipment/ Assistive Devices Controversial Techniques Bariatric Patients Emergency Situations Deceased Patients Implementation of the Policy Equality and Diversity Statement Equality Impact Assessment Monitoring of the Policy Appendices 10 A Principles of Efficient Movement 12 B Patient Handling Equipment/Assistive Devices 13 C Controversial Techniques 14 D Manual Handling Risk Assessment forms Load Handling Risk Assessment form 20 Pushing and Pulling of Loads Risk Assessment form 23 Patient Manual Handling Risk Assessment form Acute Setting 28 Patient Manual Handling Risk Assessment form - Community Setting 29 E Clinical Ergonomics Team Contact Details 32 F References 33 G Signature Sheet 34 2 of 34

3 1. Introduction The Health and Safety Executive consistently cites manual handling in a high proportion of all three day injuries reported. The prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders in health and social care remains significantly higher than in other sectors. On the 1 st January 1993, the European Directive 90/269/EEC Manual Handling Operation Regulations 1992 (Revised 1998) came into force. These regulations require the employer to adopt an ergonomic approach to the removal or reduction of risk of manual handling injuries and to ensure safe systems of work within a safe working environment. The ergonomic approach requires manual handling to be seen in the context of a wide range of factors which includes the nature of the task, the load, the working environment and the individual capability. For the purposes of this document, the term the Trust refers to South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has prepared this policy in order to meet these statutory obligations and with the aim of reducing the risk, to the lowest level possible, from manual handling incidents. 2. Definitions The following definitions apply to this policy document: Manual Handling refers to the transportation or supporting of a load/person by hand or bodily force including lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling carrying and moving. A load is any inanimate object such as equipment, or a person e.g. patient which needs to be supported or moved. An injury is any harm to the body as a result of carrying out a manual handling task. Bariatric refers to any person whose weight, body dynamics or weight distribution exceeds the safe working load and/or dimensions of a support surface, for example, a mattress, bed frame, commode, chair, etc. Manual handling equipment refers to any equipment or device used in the in the manual handling of an object or patient including assistive devices and mechanical aids. 3. Scope This policy applies to all staff, locums, students, bank workers and voluntary workers involved in the manual handling of people and/or loads. Under the regulations, independent contractors are responsible for their own safety during manual handling. They should take the same steps to safeguard themselves as would be expected of an employer in protecting their employees in similar circumstances. 3 of 34

4 The standard of this policy should be the minimum level expected of other employers when we contract with them for work to be done. 4. The policy The Trust will ensure that the principles of efficient movement are applied to all manual handling operations. The Trust will ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to facilitate the contents of the policy by ensuring they have in post the professionally competent persons with those duties specified in their job description. Whilst the Trust accepts its responsibility for compliance with the regulations, it delegates the day to day management of these as indicated in the Health and Safety Strategy. This will be carried out by the Clinical Ergonomics Team. 5. Trust responsibilities The main objective is to minimise injuries caused by manual handling operations in the workplace. The Trust therefore has a duty of care to ensure that: 5.1 The need for manual handling is avoided or when it cannot be avoided, an assessment is made of the operation. Assessment of manual handling operations take into account factors which include the requirements of the task, the physical effort required, the characteristics of the load and the characteristics of the working environment. 5.2 Where there is a risk of injury, appropriate steps are taken to avoid or reduce that risk. 5.3 Information and training is provided to all staff on assessment and manual handling principles. 5.4 Manual handling assessments are made with full consideration of other relevant legislation e.g. Human Rights Act All Managers responsibilities The manager must: 6.1 Be aware of manual handling operations within their area of responsibility. 6.2 Avoid the need for employees to undertake any manual handling operations, which involve a risk of injury, so far as is reasonably practicable. 6.3 Make an assessment of any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided in order to reduce the risk of injury. 6.4 Make an accurate record of the assessment using approved documentation (see appendix D), communicate its findings to all staff involved and make records 4 of 34

5 available for audit purposes. 6.5 Introduce appropriate measures to avoid or reduce risk by elimination of the risk, redesigning the operation or the use of manual handling equipment. 6.6 Provide information, instruction, supervision and ensure that all staff receive appropriate training relevant to their role in manual handling principles, ensuring that new staff receive training before any manual handling tasks are undertaken and existing staff receive refresher training in line with Statutory Mandatory Training Policy. 6.7 Ensure that manual handling equipment provided is easily accessible and correctly maintained. 6.8 Ensure that manual handling requirements are clearly identified when recruiting staff so that appropriate advice can be given when health assessment is undertaken by the Occupational Health Department on employment. 6.9 Make appropriate adjustments for any known health, pregnancy or ability problems, which might have an impact on an employee carrying out manual handling operations safely Refer to the Occupational Health Department if there is any reason to suspect that on an individual's state of health might significantly increase the risk of injury from manual handling operations Monitor and review manual handling assessments when there is reason to suppose that they are no longer valid due to a significant change Maintain records of any incident or ill health related to manual handling operations in accordance with the Incident Reporting Policy Maintain a record of any workplace specific training related to manual handling operations. 7. Employee responsibilities The employee must: 7.1 Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their activities when involved in manual handling operations. 7.2 Co-operate with their manager in the undertaking of assessments of hazardous manual handling tasks. 7.3 Observe safe systems of work and use safety equipment, reporting any defects in manual handling equipment to their manager. 7.4 Attend and participate in any training provided in manual handling principles in line with Statutory Mandatory Training Policy. 7.5 Report pregnancy or any medical conditions which might affect their ability to 5 of 34

6 handle loads safely. 7.6 Report any change in working conditions, personnel involved in manual handling tasks or significant change in the nature of the task or load which may necessitate a review of the assessment. 7.7 Ensure that they are appropriately attired for the manual handling operations to be carried out. Refer to the appropriate policies for guidance. 7.8 Consider the environment that they are working in, such as ensuring their safety in patients' homes. 8. Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department responsibilities The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department will: 8.1 Ensure that appropriate health assessment is carried out on employment, which takes into account any manual handling operations necessary, as identified in the new employee s job description and risk assessment. Managers will be advised by Personnel as to the outcome of such screening. 8.2 Review any musculoskeletal problems caused by work or effecting the ability to carry out work tasks and where necessary seek advice from the Occupational Health Physician. 8.3 Provide assistance with ergonomic assessments of work tasks, as identified in the job description, which may impact on the musculoskeletal system. 8.4 When there has been an absence from work; make arrangements for assessing staff member's ability to return to work and full duties and make recommendations for modifications or adjustments as appropriate. 8.5 Act as a source of specialist advice and information for all manual handling issues and when required perform manual handling assessments on complex patients. 9. Training Training will be provided for all staff, with specific training for members of staff whose job roles involve identified manual handling operations. As laid down in the regulations, the Trust will: 9.1 Prior to commencement of manual handling operations; ensure that appropriate training has been provided. Provide mandatory training for all groups of staff at all levels, which include skills involved in making ergonomic assessments and a problem solving approach to manual handling operations. 9.2 Provide training in manual handling for appropriate groups of staff. The level and frequency of training each group requires can be found in the Trust Training Needs Analysis which is available on the intranet or by contacting the Training and Development department. 6 of 34

7 9.3 Monitor and review training programmes to ensure that they meet the needs of specific occupational groups and are in line with current best practice. 9.4 Ensure that the minimum training programme includes: the assessment process and the role of the individual back care the principles of efficient handling workplace specific handling equipment the principle of general fitness for handling 9.5 Ensure that all staff, including part time workers have time set-aside for refresher training that reflects the relative risk of their work area. 9.6 Provide refresher training for staff returning to work after absence when identified as part of their return to work assessment. 9.7 Maintain accurate records of attendance and levels of participation for training sessions. 10. Risk Assessment 10.1 Risk assessments must be undertaken in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy The patient manual handling risk assessment document must be completed on admission, on all in-patients and on the initial visit, on community patients where manual handling tasks will be undertaken. It would be encouraged to share the risk assessment between disciplines involved in the patient s care to minimise duplication As detailed in section 6, a manager must make an assessment of any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided in order to reduce the risk of injury The risk assessment must be carried out before the hazardous manual handling operation is undertaken Risk assessment documentation is included in appendix D Risk assessments must be reviewed weekly, as a minimum, for in-patients and annually, as a minimum, for all other assessments or whenever there is a significant change in the task, load (including patient status), environment or personnel involved. 11. Safer People Handling In addition to the responsibilities outlined in previous sections, further consideration must be undertaken when carrying out manual handling of people Approach The Trust s approach to people handling aims to promote the safety of staff while 7 of 34

8 protecting the human rights of patients. Manual handling involves direct contact between staff and patients. Staff must take the culture and beliefs of the patient into account when carrying out manual handling to ensure that no emotional distress is caused. The Trust aims to promote the independence and dignity of patients in our care. Whenever possible, the patient should be encouraged to actively participate in the task and maintain their own mobility Equipment/ Assistive Devices Equipment / Assistive Devices will be provided where the need is identified in a risk assessment and it is reasonably practicable to do so. Medical devices should be procured and managed in accordance with the Medical Devices Policy. The Clinical Ergonomics Service should be consulted for advice before purchasing new equipment or replacing old systems. Equipment must only be used in accordance with manufacturers instructions and the Health and Safety Policy. Each device must clearly show its safe working load and this figure must not be exceeded. If you suspect that the patient is over the weight limit for standard equipment; contact the Clinical Ergonomics Service for advice. Equipment must be effectively cleaned following protocols identified in the Infection Control Policy and the Cleaning and Decontamination of re-usable medical and non-medical devices Policy, completing the decontamination log form when required. Equipment provided by the Community Equipment Services must not be transferred between patients. Where a member of staff orders equipment to be used by a patient in the community which may be used by staff employed by other agencies; the other agency should be informed. Where the equipment is to be used by informal carers, the member of staff must provide adequate instruction and information to allow the safe use of the equipment. Appropriate documentation should be maintained Controversial Techniques Controversial Techniques should not normally be undertaken. These techniques include: The drag lift The orthodox lift The clinging ivy The use of poles and canvas The two sling lift The through arm lift The Australian lift The hammock lift The bear hug Lifting the full body weight of the patient 8 of 34

9 Attempting to hold up the full weight of a falling patient Bariatric Patients The Clinical Ergonomics Service should be consulted for advice on the completion of risk assessment and manual handling plan. Specific considerations include; space, door widths, safe working load of floors and lifts. A selection of bariatric equipment is available for in-patient use from a central store managed by Clinical Ergonomics Service and for community use from Community Equipment Services. Choice of equipment must take into account the weight distribution and body shape of the user. Equipment purely designed to take a heavier weight may not be of the right dimensions to meet the comfort and support needs of the user. Staffing levels should be given particular consideration as bariatric patients may require the assistance of several members of staff Emergency Situations It is acknowledged that it may be necessary to use controversial techniques when a patient s life is in immediate danger and it is essential to move them to a safer area. In the event that a controversial technique is used; it should be reported in accordance with the Incident Reporting Policy. However, emergency situations are to a large extent foreseeable. Risk assessments of these situations should be undertaken and shared with all staff involved. Staff should be fully aware of evacuation procedures and have opportunity to practice them. In the case of a cardiac arrest where the patient is on the floor, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) should be carried out on the floor rather than moving the patient to another surface. If the patient is in a chair, they should be facilitated to the floor for CPR Deceased Patients The transfer of a deceased patient must be sensitively handled by all staff concerned, ensuring that the process is carried out in a dignified and respectful manner. The transfer of a deceased patient must be carried out promptly whilst minimising public contact e.g. avoiding use of lifts at busiest times. 12 Implementation of the policy 12.1 This policy reflects the Trust's Risk Management Strategy and the Trust s position on the provisions of effective health and safety standards. The policy will be made available via the intranet Managers must ensure that there are trained risk assessors within each directorate or service area in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy. The risk 9 of 34

10 assessment process will provide evidence for each manager to identify any needs relating to manual handling compliance The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department will provide assistance and guidance for managers and staff on any assessments which require specialist knowledge Equality and Diversity Statement This policy will aim to be accessible to everyone regardless of age, disability (physical, mental health or learning disability), gender (including transgender) race, sexual orientation, religion or belief or any other factor which may result in unfair treatment or inequalities in health or employment Equality Impact assessment In accordance with our equality duties an Equality Impact Assessment has been carried out on this policy. There is no evidence to suggest that the Policy would have an adverse impact in relation to race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief or infringe individuals human rights. 13. Monitoring of the policy The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored through the following methods: The Risk Department will provide a quarterly report to the Health and Safety Committee on all incident reports in accordance with the Risk Management Policy. The Clinical Ergonomics Service will carry out audits of manual handling risk assessments. An annual self reporting tool will be rolled out across the Trust to be completed by a designated person in each team with sample spot checks carried out by the Clinical Ergonomics Service. Training attendance including failure to attend will be monitored by the Training Department as detailed in the Statutory Mandatory Training Policy. The Clinical Ergonomics Team will carry out trend analysis based on the above information and implement of appropriate actions plans. A quarterly report will be provided to the Health and Safety Committee. 10 of 34

11 14. Appendices A B C D E F Principles of Efficient Movement Patient Handling Equipment/Assistive Devices Controversial Techniques Manual Handling Risk Assessment forms Clinical Ergonomics Team Contact Details References 11 of 34

12 Appendix A Principles of Efficient Movement Dynamic Stable Base An offset base with a slight bend at the hips and knees. Friction Reduce contact between the load and the surface. Use palms to get a good grip of the load. Elbows close to the body Avoid overstretching and keep the load close to your body. Natural Curves Keep the natural S shape of your back and lead movement with your head. Communication Plan ahead and use clear commands such as Ready, Steady, Move. 12 of 34

13 Appendix B Equipment/ Assistive Devices Definition of Community Equipment Community equipment enables children and adults who require assistance to perform essential activities of daily living to maintain their health and autonomy and to live as full a life as possible (Guide to integrating community equipment services, DOH, 2001). Common Patient Handling Equipment Below are some examples of commonly used equipment to assist with movement or transfers. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Tube slide sheets Flat slide sheets One way glide sheets Transfer board Patient turner Turning disk Hoist Standaid Mangar Elk Handling sling Handling belt Height adjustable bed Walking aids Wheelchairs Bed levers Pillow lifter Mattress variator Leg lifter Toilet frame Raised toilet seat Glideabout commode Furniture raisers Self lift chair Riser recliner chair Medical Devices The term Medical device covers a broad range of products including products used everyday in most health care settings such as infusion pumps, blood pressure machines and blood glucose meters. In the context of manual handling, it also includes: Height adjustable couches Specialist chairs e.g. dental chair Walking aids Wheelchairs Hoists Commodes 13 of 34

14 Appendix C Controversial Techniques Controversial techniques should not normally be used due to the risk they pose to the member of staff and the patient. The following images are for illustration only to enable staff to identify poor practice. These techniques were simulated in a training environment and do not comply with standards for infection prevention and control. The drag lift 14 of 34

15 The hammock lift The two sling lift 15 of 34

16 The orthodox lift The through arm lift 16 of 34

17 The Australian lift 17 of 34

18 The clinging ivy The bear hug Lifting the full body weight of the patient 18 of 34

19 Attempting to hold up the full weight of a falling patient or lifting a fallen patient off the floor.. 19 of 34

20 Appendix D Manual Handling of Loads Risk Assessment Section A Preliminary: Job description: Factors beyond the limits of the guidelines? Preliminary risk rating: Is an assessment needed? (i.e. is there a potential risk for injury, and are the factors beyond the limits of the guidelines?) Yes No If YES continue if NO the assessment need go no further Operations covered by this assessment Diagrams (other information): (detailed description): Locations: Personnel Involved: Date of assessment: Section B Complete detailed analysis overleaf and then return to sections C and D Section C Overall assessment of the risk of injury? Low Medium High Section D Remedial action to be taken: Remedial steps that should be taken, in order of priority (Summary of Section D): Risk rating following remedial action: Date by which action should be taken: Assessor s Name: Signature: Review Date: Assessor s Name: Signature: This assessment is to be reviewed every two years. If there are no changes, please review, sign and date this form for your records 20 of 34

21 Section B - More detailed assessment, where necessary: Questions to consider: If yes, tick appropriate level of risk Low Med 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 process? The loads - are they: Heavy? Bulky/unwieldy? Difficult to grasp? Unstable/unpredictable? Intrinsically harmful (e.g. 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? Restricted access and egress? Individual capability - does the job: Require unusual capability? Hazard those with health problem? Hazard those who are pregnant? Call for special information/training? Other factors: Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment? Yes No Problem occurring from the task (Make rough notes in this column in preparation for the possible remedial action taken) Possible remedial action (Possible changes to be made to system/task, load, workplace/space, environment. Communication that is needed) 21 of 34

22 Section D Remedial action to be taken 1 Remedial steps that should be taken, in order of priority: Person responsible for implementing controls Target implementation date Completed Y/N Date by which actions should be completed: Date for review of assessment: Assessors Name: Signature: TAKE ACTION AND CHECK THAT IT HAS THE DESIRED EFFECT 22 of 34

23 Pushing and Pulling of Loads Risk Assessment Section A Preliminary Task Name: Task Description: Preliminary risk rating: Is an assessment needed? (An assessment will be needed if there is a potential risk of injury, e.g. if the task falls outside the guidelines). Load Weight: Frequency of Operation: Yes No Push/Pull Distances: Are other push/pull tasks carried out by these operators? Assessment discussed with employees/safety representatives: If Yes continue, if No the assessment needs go no further Operation covered by this assessment (detailed description) Diagrams (other information including existing control measures): Locations: Personnel involved: Date of assessment: Overall assessment of the risk of injury? Low Medium High Make your overall assessment after you have completed Section B. 23 of 34

24 Section B: Pushing and pulling More detailed assessment, where necessary Questions to consider: Do the tasks involve: High initial forces to get the load moving? High forces to keep the load in motion? Sudden movements to start stop or manoeuvre the load? Twisting/manoeuvring of the load into position or around obstacles? One-handed operations? The hands below the waist or above shoulder height? Movement at high speed? Movement over long distances? Repetitive pushing/pulling? The load or object to be moved: Does it lack good handholds? Is it unstable/unpredictable? Is vision over/around it restricted? If on wheels/castors, are they: Unsuitable for the type of load? Unsuitable for the floor surface/work environment? Difficult to steer? Easily damaged or defective? Without breaks or difficult to stop? With brakes but the brakes are poor/ineffective? Without a planned inspection and maintenance regime based on frequency that keeps them in working order If yes, tick appropriate level of risk Low Med High Problems occurring from the task (Make rough notes in this column in preparation for the possible remedial action to be taken) Possible remedial action e.g. changes that need to be made to the task, load, working environment etc. Who needs to be involved in implementing the changes? 24 of 34

25 Section B: Pushing and pulling More detailed assessment, where necessary Questions to consider: If yes, tick appropriate level of risk Low Med High Problems occurring from the task (Make rough notes in this column in preparation for the possible remedial action taken) Possible remedial action e.g. changes that need to be made to the task, load, working environment etc. Who needs to be involved in implementing the changes? Consider the working environment are there: Constraints on body posture/positioning? Confined spaces/narrow doorways? Surfaces or edges to cause cuts/abrasions/burns to hands or body? Rutted/damaged/slippery floors? Ramps/slopes/uneven surfaces? Trapping or tripping hazards? Poor lighting conditions? Hot/cold/humid conditions? Strong air movements? Consider individual capability does the job: Require usual capability? Hazard those with a health problem or a physical learning difficulty? Hazard those who are pregnant? Call for special information/training? 25 of 34

26 Section B: Pushing and pulling More detailed assessment, where necessary Questions to consider: Yes/No Problems occurring from the task (Make rough notes in this column in preparation for the possible remedial action to be taken) Other factors to consider Equipment Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment? Is there an absence of the correct/suitable PPE being worn? Are trolleys/carts/floor surfaces poorly maintained/cleaned/repaired? Is there a lack of regular maintenance procedures for the equipment? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Possible remedial action, e.g. changes that need to be made to the task, load, working environment etc. Who needs to be implementing the changes? Work organisation Do workers feel that there has been a lack of consideration given to the planning and scheduling of tasks/rest breaks? Do workers feel that there is poor communication between users of equipment and others (e.g. managers, purchasers etc)? Are there sudden changes in workload, or seasonal changes in volume without mechanisms for dealing with the change? Do workers feel that they have not been given enough training and information to carry out the task successfully? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 26 of 34

27 Section C Remedial action to be taken Remedial steps that should be taken, in order of priority: Person responsible for implementing controls Target implementation date Completed Y/N 1 Yes No 2 Yes No 3 Yes No 4 Yes No 5 Yes No Date by which actions should be completed: Date for review of assessment: Risk rating following remedial action: Assessors Name: Signature: Review Date: Assessor s Name: Signature: TAKE ACTION AND CHECK THAT IT HAS THE DESIRED EFFECT 27 of 34

28 Affix patient details label here Patient Manual Handling Risk Assessment Acute Setting Height: Weight: BMI: Ward: Date/Sign: Is patient: Independent? Y N Y N Y N Y N Independent with aids? State aids: Y N Y N Y N Y N If you have answered No to either of the above questions complete the assessment below. Date/Sign: Patient Risk Factors Pain Y N Y N Y N Y N Able to weight bear Y N Y N Y N Y N Good skin integrity Y N Y N Y N Y N History of falls Y N Y N Y N Y N Attachments Y N Y N Y N Y N Neurological deficit Y N Y N Y N Y N Confusion Y N Y N Y N Y N Communication issue Y N Y N Y N Y N Compliant Y N Y N Y N Y N Other: Task Turning in bed Positioning in bed In/out of bed Bath/shower Toileting Sit to stand Walking Other: Use the key below to complete the table above enter number of people required followed by equipment code if required. 0 Patient independent ZF Zimmer frame SS Slide sheets 1 1 person to assist EC Elbow crutches HB Handling belt 2 2 people to assist WS Walking stick MP Monkey pole H Hoist, state model RT Rotastand TB Transfer board SA Stand aid hoist AS Arjo stedy This assessment should be reviewed weekly or as condition changes. 28 of 34

29 Patient Manual Handling Risk Assessment Community Setting Location of assessment: Assessor: Date of assessment: Job title: Patient Details Patient Name: DOB: NHS no.: Address: Height: Weight: Does the patient require assistance to walk or transfer? Yes No Is the patient at risk of falls? Yes No If yes to either question, please complete the remainder of the form. Handling Constraints Patient: Environment: Handler/ Staff Capabilities: Other Relevant Information: Actions Required: Manual Handling Plan required: Yes No 29 of 34

30 Manual Handling Plan Patient Name: DOB: NHS no.: Task Frequency No. of Staff Equipment Technique Changes (please date and sign) Walking Movement in bed In/out of bed 30 of 34

31 Patient Name: DOB: NHS no.: Task Frequency No. of Staff Equipment Technique Changes (please date and sign) Toilet Chair Bath/ Shower Other: 31 of 34

32 Appendix E Ergonomics Team Contact Details Clinical Ergonomics Team Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Department Riverview Health Centre Borough Road Hendon Sunderland SR1 2HJ Telephone: Fax: Monday Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm 32 of 34

33 Appendix F References South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Incident/near miss reporting policy RM0022 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Risk Management Policy - identification, assessment & analysis of risk relating to Incidents, complaints and claims RM0018 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Cleaning and Decontamination of re-usable medical and non-medical devices IC0023 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Uniform Dress Code for staff working in clinical areas 2006 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Standard Principles for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infection Policy IC0020 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Linen Policy IC0008 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Health and Safety Policy HS0001 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Medical Devices Policy MD0001 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust Mandatory Statutory and Priority Training Policy T&D006 NHS South of Tyne and Wear Roles and responsibilities in Community Infection Prevention and Control (2009) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Single Use and Single Patient use Device Policy (2009) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Standard Principles for the Use of Personal Protective Equipment Policy (2009) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Medical Devices Policy (2008) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Safe Use of Medical Equipment Policy (2008) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Cleaning and Decontamination of Equipment and Medical Devices in Community Settings (2007) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Health & Safety Policy (2007) NHS South of Tyne and Wear Uniform/ Dress Code Policy (2007) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, London: HMSO. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, London: HMSO Smith J (Ed) The Guide to the Handling of People, 5 th Edition (2005) Middlesex: Backcare 33 of 34

34 This sheet can be used to record the names of staff members who have read and understood the above policy document. Ward / Department Managers may use an alternative method of ensuring staff have access to and read any new policies. This should be a documented system. Name (please print) Job Title Date Signature 34 of 34