Be able to move and handle equipment and objects safely
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Case Study
You are working in a residential home and one of the elderly clients has asked you to help him find his photograph album. You have helped him look in his cupboard and the only remaining place to look is in a suitcase which his son placed on top of a wardrobe so that it would not be in the way. The elderly man is now becoming quite agitated and is desperate to find the album.
- How should you manage this situation?
- What are the possible risks posed by moving the suitcase?
- What might you be able to do to reduce the risks to yourself?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.