Moving and handling people equipment
Moving and handling people equipment
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Types of equipment
The main types of equipment used for moving people, and examples of common uses. Some types of equipment are known by several names, as shown. Detailed descriptions of each type of equipment are provided later in this section. For some categories of equipment, there are several related types, which may have different names.
The main types of equipment that are commonly used can be summarised within the four main groups of client moving and handling tasks. These groups of tasks are:
• Sitting, standing and walking
• Bed mobility
• Lateral transfers
• Hoisting.
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