title: Using manual handling equipment safely.
abstract: Information on patient equipment is essential for safety. Knowing the capabilities and limitations of equipment will minimise risk to the patient and operator.
authors.affiliation: Medical Devices Agency, London.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Glenister
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors; D014187:Transportation of Patients