It is the aim of the setting to reduce the risk of physical injury from lifting by:
* Recognising the importance of lifting children correctly to ensure the safety and health of both parties.
* Providing safe and well-maintained premises to reduce risks when lifting.
* Providing pushchairs and baby carriers to reduce risks of injury.
* Providing training to employees in the correct methods of lifting.
* Making available to all employees the HSE guide to manual handling.
* Regularly assessing the risk of injury under new circumstances.
Good handling techniques:
* Position the feet apart, leading leg comfortably forward, foot pointing in the direction it is intended to move, providing a balanced and stable lifting base.
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