What This Book Is About

The Safe Moving of Objects & People Made Easy Book is a clear and practical training guide designed to support courses covering the safe manual handling of both objects and people. It explains key moving and handling principles in an easy-to-understand format, helping learners reduce the risk of injury when lifting, carrying, transferring, or assisting people and loads in the workplace.

Who Wrote It & Who It’s For

This book is written and reviewed by industry experts with extensive experience in moving and handling training. It is suitable for learners attending Manual Handling of People, Safe Moving and Handling, or Moving and Assisting People courses in the UK. It is particularly relevant for those working in healthcare, care homes, education, social care, and community settings, as well as training providers delivering regulated or in-house moving and handling qualifications.

What This Book Covers

• Principles of safe moving and handling
• Manual handling of objects and people
• Risk assessment and hazard awareness
• Step-by-step photographic guides for safely moving people
• Use of safe techniques to reduce injury
• Practical exercises to support learning

The book also includes a “Test Your Knowledge” section, allowing learners to review key topics and reinforce understanding throughout the course.

Book Specifications

• Edition: 3.2
• Format: A4