Manual handling for healthcare professionals

An introduction

This learning resource sets the scene for manual handling theory and practical application of risk assessment. You need to be able to understand the process of risk assessment, both dynamically and formally, for a variety of moving and handling scenarios.

The term "manual handling" refers to moving objects and "moving and handling" when moving and handling people and referencing legislation. When moving and handling people, several different terms can be used such as "patient", "service user", "client", "customer" or "resident". The term "patient" is used as a reference for the person being handled.