Transferring people safely

• Transferring people safely (PDF 469kb)
  Document Type: Publication
  Keycode: VWA542/02/09.06
  Industry: Community Services Health and Aged Care Sector 
  Category: Controlling OHS Hazards and Risks Manual Handling 
  Division Author: Public Sector & Community Services
  Current Version: 2nd version
  Publication Date: 01 September 2006
  Date First Published: 19 June 2002
  Summary: This publication provides a practical guide to managing risk, including handling patients, residents and clients in health, aged care, rehabilitation and disability services. It has been specifically developed to help those working in health services to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries resulting from manual handling.

About this publication

Transferring People Safely is a 32 page practical guide to managing risk, including handling patients, residents and clients in health, aged care, rehabilitation and disability services. The publication has been specifically developed to help those working in health services to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries resulting from manual handling.