Outline the anatomy & physiology of the human body in relationship to the importance of correct mov & handling & positioning of individuals Muscles in our body work pretty much like levers to allow our joints to move like hinges move. Muscles will move and pull bones at a specific joint in the body this will allow joints to move and therefore allow the body to move. When the muscle contracts it pulls the bone at a specific joint to that it moves in the direction in which it is only designed
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Manual Handling in the Workplace for Healthcare Personnel – A Summary of Relevant Legislation and Guidance This article summarises key aspects of legislation and guidance relevant to manual handling in the workplace for healthcare personnel. Introduction As with all other work based activities‚ manual handling should be considered in respect of its health and safety implications for employees and other users of the work environment. In the United Kingdom‚ manual handling in the workplace is
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Moving and Handling Moving and handling is the single most cause of injures at work in social care settings. With this in mind are there legislation in place to protect all involved and set standards; • The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 requires employers to avoid all reasonable manual handling where there is a risk of injury. Requires employers to carry out risk assessments to ensure appropriate steps have been taken to reduce any risks. • Provision and Use of Work Equipment
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the Burgeoning pressure to feed more mouths; how sound is the health of the Ugandan farmer? A friend of mine‚ a rural farmer from eastern Uganda once told me “for the last one year I have been begging my wife to give me at least another child but she has refused.” This farmer already has eight children and he was so quick to quote the bible‚ saying that God tells us to produce and fill the world. Such cultural practices and more‚ explain the apparent 3.4 % annual population growth rate and the estimated
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Safe Food Handling Alternate Names food safety food sanitation and hygiene Definition Safe food handling practices limit the risk of foodborne illnesses or food poisoning. Culprits of foodborne illness include produce‚ cooked and raw meat‚ eggs‚ and canned foods. What food source is the nutrient found in? If not handled properly‚ many foods can become contaminated with germs and organisms that make people sick when the food is eaten. Experts estimate that between 6.5 and 33 million cases of
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thoroughly and stored properly. 2. Which foods are potentially hazardous and therefore what implications are there for people working in the food industry. The most high risk foods are meat and dairy products according to the documentary ‘safety in food handling’‚ other foods that are also potentially hazardous are: • Seafood (excluding live seafood) • Processed fruits and vegetables for example: salads; • Cooked rice and pasta • Foods containing eggs‚ beans‚ nuts and other protein rich foods such
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STL 3 K10 SAFE FOOD HANDLING Good Hygiene Practise When preparing food it is essential that you keep yourself and your kitchen clean. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching and preparing food and after touching raw foods especially poultry such as chicken. Always wash your hands after using the toilet or touching bins or pets. It is recommended that hair be tied back or covered while cooking. Wear a clean apron when cooking and remove it should you need to visit the toilet. Change
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Safe Handling of Gasoline For most of us our entire lives revolve around gasoline. Every time we leave the house we are usually burning in some sort of transportation. It lets us run our cars and trucks‚ getting our kids and ourselves to school and the groceries home. It helps us keep our grass and gardens looking good‚ powering mowers and lawn care equipment. It lets us get away on vacation‚ running boats‚ four wheelers‚ and motorcycles. But if not handled or stored properly gasoline can
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1.1 EXPLAIN HOW PRINCIPLES OF SUPPORT ARE APPLIED TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE CARED FOR IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE. Introduction The Health and Social care has many sections or Organisations that provide Healthcare services to people with special needs. Health and social care services use the Philosophy of Careto support vulnerable people by implementing their rights according to the right legislation and codes of practice. The legislation also provides way to protect the service users
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Moving and Handling (HSC 2028) Heather Buckley Gluteus maximus is the large muscle in the each of the buttock which provides power when straightening the hips. Quadriceps is the large muscle group on front of the thigh which straightens the knee. Hamstrings are the large muscle group which is on the back of the thigh which bends the knee. Gastronomies are the calf muscle which lifts the heel and straightens the ankle. Latissimus dorsi is a large muscle on either side of the spine which supports
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