SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
Activity/Task:
Movement of Manikins
SWP No:
Trim No:
Version No:
Date Signed Off:
Approved: Yes / No
RISK IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROLS:
Please include all steps involved in the performance of the task
NOTE: All PPE required must be listed and the minimum PPE for each chemical must be listed as per the relevant SDS.
PROCEDURE STEPS
1.
Scope: This document outlines the safe movement of Laerdal Nursing Anne, Nursing Kelly and MegaCode Kelly manikins that are VitalSim and SimPad
capable.
2.
Objectives: In accordance with the CSU Occupational Health and Safety Policy, CSU Risk Management Policy and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
the Faculty of Science (FSc) shall provide a safe and healthy environment for all workers. Central to achieving this is all workers understand their duty
of care responsibilities and the specialised risks associated with the FSc Facilities. This SWP details the specific operational information required to
move the manikins safely.
3.
References:

WHS Act 2011
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CSU Manual Task Guidelines
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CSU Manual Task Procedures

SWP – Fitting Stiff neck collars

SWP – Laerdal Manikins
4.
Timing: This SWP must be read prior to initial movement of manikins and accessed as required.
5.
Responsibilities:
Workers - Academic
Ensuring movement of manikins is completed compliantly.
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Requesting training if required.
Advising the Facility/Laboratory Manager of PPE requirements.
Developing risk assessments in accordance with the Risk Assessment Procedure.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Workers - Technical officer
Ensuring manikins is completed compliantly.
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Requesting training if required.
Advising the Facility/Laboratory Manager of PPE requirements.
Assisting in the developing risk assessments in accordance with the Risk Assessment Procedure.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Ensuring manikins are ready for use, clean and maintained.
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Workers – Student
Following the FSc laboratories and specialist teaching spaces student induction information.
Complying with all safety directives and instructions from academic and technical staff.
Following safe work practices when using and moving the manikins
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Workers - Outside organisations
Following the FSc laboratories and specialist teaching spaces induction information.
Complying with all safety directives and instructions from academic and/or technical staff.
Following safe work practices when using and moving the manikins
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
6. In the event of: (emergency or other) Follow specific facility guidelines and induction information.
7. Location: Building 666/204 – Albury Wodonga Campus.
8. Training Requirements: Induction to facilities where manikins are housed, and step by step instruction and demonstration as per SWP for movement of
manikins.
9. Plant and Equipment Details:
Laerdal Nursing Anne manikins
Laerdal Nursing Kelly manikins
Laerdal MegaCode Kelly manikins
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VitalSims and/or SimPads
10. Engineering Details, Certificates, Work Cover Approvals: n/a
11. Maintenance Requirements: Manikins require annual electrical safety testing (test and tag) and general service (U-Tech medical) and regular cleaning.
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12. Task/Activity Steps:
Ensure the manikin is fitted with a stiff neck collar (due to electrical wiring and delicate nature of the neck).
1:
Possible Hazards: If collar is not fitted - Damage to manikin, financial
loss related to damaged equipment, inability to deliver class
activities.
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Refer to SWP - fitting of stiff neck collars.
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Ensure there are at least two people available to move the manikin.
Plan the move with your colleagues so that everyone knows when and how the manikin will be moved.
2:
Possible Hazards: Manual handling injuries.
Safety Controls: Follow SWP recommendations.
Risk Score:
4
3:
Disconnect the vitalSim or SimPad and ensure the leads that come off the manikin are accounted for before the move, they can easily get
stuck in the bed rails or the linen whilst in transit.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Damage to manikin, financial loss related to damaged equipment,
inability to deliver class activities and/or physical injury to staff or
students.
Follow SWP recommendations.
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To get the manikin out of bed and into a chair: With at least two people - place a slide sheet underneath the manikin (folded in half with
the open end facing the side of the bed you wish to get the manikin out of) by rolling the manikin to one side, pushing the slide sheet in and then
rolling the manikin to the other side and pulling the slide sheet through.
4:
Possible Hazards: Damage to manikin, financial loss related to
damaged equipment, inability to deliver class activities and/or
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Risk Score:
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physical injury to staff or students.
Follow SWP recommendations.
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5: Using two people on either side of the bed, lift the torso of the manikin to a seated position
Possible Hazards: Manual handling injuries if not conducted as
described above.
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Follow recommendations in this SWP.
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6: Using two people (one for each leg) move the legs of the manikin out of the bed so the manikin is sitting on the edge of the bed. The slide sheet
should facilitate this process.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Manual handling injuries if not conducted as described above.
Follow recommendations in this SWP.
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7: Enlist the services of a helper to move a chair to be facing directly opposite the manikin.
Possible Hazards: Physical injury
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Follow recommendations in this SWP. Ensure all workers are
aware of the intentions and plans of other workers while
moving equipment.
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8: With two people, using good body posture (legs shoulder width apart, knees soft, back straight, abdominal muscles braced), Lift and turn the
manikin to sit in the chair.
Possible Hazards: Manual handling injuries if not conducted as
Safety Controls: Follow recommendations in this SWP.
described above.
Risk Score:
4
9. Using two people, return the chair with the manikin in it to its original position next to the bed.
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Possible Hazards: Manual handling injuries if not conducted as
Safety Controls: Follow recommendations in this SWP.
described above.
Risk Score:
4
10. To get a manikin from the chair into the bed: Follow the same procedure as outlined above but in reverse. Ensure the slide sheet is on the bed
before lifting the manikin back on to the bed.
Possible Hazards: Damage to manikin, financial loss related to
Safety Controls: Follow recommendations in this SWP.
damaged equipment, inability to deliver class activities and/or
physical injury to staff or students if not conducted as described
above.
Risk Score:
4
11. Ensure the manikin is lying flat and that the neck of the manikin is not kinked, remove the collar once the manikin is lying flat. Ensure the
manikin is left in a dignified position – this may mean covering it up with the bed linen.
Possible Hazards: Damage to manikin, financial loss related to
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
damaged equipment, inability to deliver class activities if manikin
stored incorrectly.
Follow recommendations in this SWP.
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12. NEVER: Touch the manikin with your bare hands if you are allergic to latex. The manikins contain latex.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Further latex allergy
Wear latex free gloves when touching the manikins if
you are allergic to latex.
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE:
Assessment dates
Initial assessment date: 8/5/2013
Current assessment date:
Reassessment due date:
Assessors:
Name: Amy Vaccaro
Signature:
Date: 8/5/2013
Recommendation: (Technical Officer/Supervisor/Manager)
Follow up required: Yes / No
Name:
Date:
Signature:
Approval: (Facility Manager, Head of School, Manager University Laboratories)
Name:
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Risk Assessment Matrix:
Evaluate the level of risk associated with the hazard identified.
SEVERITY
LIKELIHOOD
How severely could it hurt someone
How likely is it to be that bad?
or
How ill could it make someone?
!!!! Kill or cause permanent
disability or ill health
++
+
-
--
Very likely
Could happen at any time
Likely
Could happen sometime
Unlikely
Could happen, but very
rarely
Very unlikely
Could happen, but probably
never will
1
1
2
3
!!!
Long term illness or serious injury
1
2
3
4
!!
Medical attention and several days
off work
2
3
4
5
!
First aid needed
3
4
5
6
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I have read and understand this Safe Work Procedure:
Name:
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Signature:
Date:
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