Appreciate what you're saying John. But should facilites staff be
expected to give some light assistance, perhaps along with the
visitors/students personal assistance, or are they only permitted to
stand by.
On 10 Dec 02, at 9:52, John Goodacre wrote:
> No one should lift anyone without the appropriate training and perhaps
> not even then. They could be putting themselves and the client at
> risk if they did so. In addition physically lifting someone may not
> be appropriate and a hoist and sling may be required. Students should
> have a risk assessment to establish their needs in this field of
> personal care.
>
> John
>
> BRYAN JONES wrote:
>
> >With the DDA in mind, how much, if at all should we be expecting
> >university facilities staff, e.g. staff in the front line at
> >Reception, to physically assist people with disabilities? Should
> >they, for example, be assisting with lifting students, or other
> >visitors, in or out of cars. Would they be covered by insurance,
> >should they have lifting training just in case? Bryan Jones
> >Disability Support Services Manager Tel: 020 8411 5367
> >
> >
> >
Bryan Jones
Disability Support Services Manager
Tel: 020 8411 5367
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