1. Introduction
BrisDoc is committed to ensuring that staff are able to work in an environment that supports their health, safety and welfare by providing clear expectations and safe systems for the management of loads. BrisDoc recognises that the consequences to an individual of injury through manual handling at work, for example pain, suffering, stress/anxiety, loss of confidence; may have an adverse impact on the efficient and effective working of the organisation leading to, for example reduced productivity, sickness/absence. This in turn could have an adverse impact on patient care. BrisDoc has a statutory duty to ensure that all users of provided services are cared for in a safe environment, that staff can work in a safe environment, and that risks are reduced to a minimum. This is consistent with BrisDoc’s values and corporate objectives as set out in the four-way business model for providing high quality care to patients and staff. This policy forms part of BrisDoc’s Health and Safety Manual.