1.      Do I need a manual handling policy?
 

Yes. To meet legal requirements…. Expand answer to deals with all consultancy services to back this up…. This will reduce number of questions and can deal with questions 20 – 29 Use link here to Consultancy services menu.

2.      Can HME help me to write a manual handling policy?
 

Yes. HME have wide experience…. We can ensure up to date, effective

3.      How do I know if my manual handling policy is effective and up to date? (Or “What constitutes an effective MH policy?”)

4.      How can I meet my legal duties and keep my staff safe when they are involved in manual handling activities?

5.      What management systems do I need to have in place?

5 Steps HSG(65) …………………………………………….

6.      Can HME help me to put management systems in place?

Yes………………………………………..

7.      How do I carry out an audit to ensure that the control measures I have put in place are working or identify short falls?

8.      Can HME help me to carry out an audit? LINK? 

9.      Can you give advice to my staff regarding complex manual handling assessments with people? LINK? 

10. Can you give me a detailed report of your assessment? LINK? 

11. What back up support can HME provide following these complex assessments? 

12. My staff work in catering/offices/call centres. Can HME carry out an individual risk assessment with my staff? 

13. Is HME training evidenced based?

Yes. HOP 5, DIAG etc…. Use link here to page detailing evidence base

14. Are participants in training assessed for competency?

Yes. Knowledge is assessed via, skills assessments are carried out…. Use image of competency assessment proforma?

15. Is Equal Opportunities addresses on courses?

Yes. Through HME materials, lesson plans EO is integrated into course work…………..