Slip and fall prevention
Use suitable assistance when transferring a person
Follow the person's assessed ability and care plan, explain the move, apply wheelchair brakes, and use suitable aids or trained help when needed.
Why it matters
An unsuitable lift can cause a fall and injure both the person and carer.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Pulling or lifting someone alone without checking their ability or plan.
Correct action
Follow the person's assessed ability and care plan, explain the move, apply wheelchair brakes, and use suitable aids or trained help when needed.
What to do
- Check the area, equipment, and household arrangement before starting.
- Follow the person's assessed ability and care plan, explain the move, apply wheelchair brakes, and use suitable aids or trained help when needed.
- Stop and tell the employer if the situation is unsafe or unclear.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness, breathing difficulty, or immediate danger, call 999 and keep yourself safe first.
Sources and review
- Department of Health Elderly Health Service — Lifting and Transfer
Source checked: 2026-08-22
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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