Bus Safety & Manual Handling

Duration:
9:30 – 1:30pm

Date:
12 March, 2014

Aim:
To enhance the understanding and safety needs for Resident and staff in the area of Bus Transport.

Objectives:
This New Course is geared for Bus Drivers, attending Staff and Volunteers involved in Resident Outings etc..

Participants will receive a Certificate in Bus Safety and also a Certificate in Manual Handling.

Areas of the Course will include:

  • The roles of the driver and assistant
  • Passanger care
  • Revision of patient handling principles
  • Embarking/disembarking
  • Use of lifting aids, clamping devices etc

Comments made on the first running of the Course on September 13th:
“I found it very informative – learning hands on works well” Deirdre Keane
“It was very interesting with very safe procedures presented” Eddie O’Driscoll