i say its 2 people to use a hoist when moving a person using a hoist
2006-09-30 19:24:36 · 7 answers · asked by indieskip 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
check with your employer's policies on this, they may be different based on the equipment and local laws ... the equipment manufacturer may have recommendations that differ from policy based on previous legal action, however, your employer's policies will have examined the legal implications before forming policy to protect themselves in case of accident or failure.
2006-09-30 19:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of hoist, a second person is often required to double check safety checks not to actuall operate the hpisr.
It is good practice to have two people but not the law.
2006-10-01 02:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by horsegal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on make and type of hoist, sometimes only one person is required for operation. Does your employer ensure that there are regular movement and handling courses available to all staff? Regardless of legislation - if you do not feel comfortable operating a hoist on yor own, stick to your guns and tell your employer. point out that their duty of care is to ensure the safety and well being of staff and clients.
2006-10-01 07:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by babsbob237 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all facilities that I have worked out say that too. I would not use a hoist alone. The potential for harm is too great and a facility that asked me to would not be where I would work. The law varies state to state. Check the laws in your state. Also, it should be in the Policy and Procedures book at your work.
2006-10-01 03:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by oneradnursey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should have been given training and guide lines in the use of the hoist you are using. It also depends on what your employers policies and procedures are. If you are in a union contact your loacal branch office for advice or contact the Health and Safety Executive they can be found in your phone book.
At the end of the day your employer has a duty of care.
Good luck.
2006-10-01 18:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by DERIAN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to move a person in a hoist there has to be a minimum of two people depending on a patients weight
2006-10-01 06:35:28 · answer #6 · answered by fiona m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need an answer to that check with your local laws. We need to know more on that to be of help to you.
2006-10-01 02:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋