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Manual Handling of Students Resource Package

The Manual Handling of Students Resource Package was distributed to Education Queensland schools in August 2004. The majority of the resources from the CD are available on this page.

Content of the Package
Using the Package
Risk Management Resources
- Other Resources
  - Equipment
  - Training Documentation

Content of the Package

CD Navigation Guide

A guide to the contents of the Manual Handling of Students Resource Package

Download the flowchart (new window) 51k
Download the black and white version (new window) 198k
Download the colour version (new window) 212k
Brochure (new window) 388k
This brochure provides a full content list of the resources in the package and tips on useful sections of the package for different staff groups.

Using the Package

Overview (new window) 111k
A summary of the general approach to managing manual handling of students in your school.
Getting Started Checklist (new window) 354k
Complete this checklist to determine how to improve the management of manual handling of students in your school.
Semester Review Checklist (new window) 353k
Regularly complete this checklist to monitor your systems for managing risks related to manual handling of students.
Letter Template for Principals - Information for Parents (new window) 22k

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Risk Management Resources

Risk Management - step by step guide (new window) 172k
Blank Risk Management Template (new window) 144k
This template can be used to document a risk management process for complex manual handling tasks. These documents are examples only. Risk assessments must be specific for the manual handling task that is being undertaken. These examples show how the templates can be used to complete a risk management processes.
Wheelchair to floor (new window) 243k
Toilet transfer (new window) 251k
Repositioning in chair (new window) 239k
Working at low height - Mobility and Meals (new window) 250k
Assisting with mobility (new window) 241k
Student Functional Assessment Form (new window) 373k
This form can be used to summarise a student's abilities, daily routine and current procedures for safe manual handling.
Symbols - manual handling cue cards (new window) 127k
These simple symbols can be used as visual reminders about the way to perform manual handling tasks. This may be useful for new staff or relief staff who may be unfamiliar with students and their support needs.
A Matrix - A guide for manual handling of students (new window) 100k
This matrix has been developed as a guide for Education Queensland schools to assist in the implementation of a 'minimum lift' approach for student handling
Risk Factors Fact Sheet (new window) 212k
Risk factors help to explain the relationship between people handling activities and injury. The Risk Factors Checklist (new window) 223k can be used to help in identifying and categorising risk factors.
Arresting Falls Factsheet (new window) 89k
This fact sheet provides information about preventing falls in the school environment.

Case Studies

Challenging Behaviour - Proactive Management (new window) 200k
Therapists Using the Resources (new window) 289k
Risk Management (new window) 172k
Behaviour Management (new window) 303k

Other Resources

Equipment

Equipment Options and Suppliers Fact Sheet (new window) 258k
This fact sheet provides an introduction to the types of equipment available to assist with manual handling activities. Contact details for suppliers of equipment are listed in this fact sheet.
Selection & Evaluation of Hoists - Checklist (new window) 157k
This checklist can be used to help in the correct selection of a hoist ensuring that you seek out the features you need to meet your school's needs. It includes questions to ask the supplier of the hoist.
Purchase and Redesign factsheet (new window) 101k
Provides information on national resources to assist with design of facilities.

Training Documentation

Training - Keeping Records Fact Sheet (new window) 233k
It is important to keep a record of the training you have undertaken. This fact sheet provides hints on the types of information your records should include.
Training Record Form - staff summary (new window) 355k
This form can be used to 'view at a glance' the training that school staff have undertaken.
Training Attendance Sheet - session record (new window) 352k
This form can be used to record individual attendance at a training session and make note or references about the topics that were covered.

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