Moving and handling
Moving and handling
Moving and handling is any activity which involves pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting or moving. This is an important area in schools and social care as there are a substanyial number of reported of injuries as a result of accidents incurred when moving people. Injury is also incurred as a result of manual handling inanimate objects as a frequent part of work activity or when carrying out infrequent, less planned manual handling. The prevention of injuries caused through manual handling activities is a priority in Norfolk County Council.