Assisting a person to walk - SWI 014 (2013)
Stop, Think, Assess, Review |
Stop before you begin, you must review the support plan of the client being assisted.
Think about the task, any equipment needed and the readiness of the client. Think about other options if this task cannot be done safely. Assess the client by watching/talking to them to see if they are willing and able to participate in the task. Review other options available if client not ready for task. Talk to supervisor/manager about other options. |
Potential Hazards |
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Safety Provisions |
To prevent risk of injury to workers or clients during this manual task:
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Instructions
Set up |
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Conclusion |
Safely conclude task.
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Disclaimer |
Attribution: Department of Human Services, the Government of South Australia, "Assisting a person to walk - SWI 014 2013", Sourced on 21st Feb 2020, (https://dhs.sa.gov.au/about-us/publications/safe-work-instructions/assisting-a-person-to-walk)'
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