Moving and Handling of People: Hoisting Guidance

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Moving and Handling of People: Hoisting Guidance

Provider: Yorkshire Back Exchange

The aim of the guidance is to promote safe working practice of hoisting activities in
all service areas. Included within this guidance is:

A Quick Reference Hoisting Activity Guidance support tool – Appendix 1.
A Quick Reference Person-Specific on the Spot Risk Assessment – Appendix 2.

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