This should take account of the views and preferences of the individual being hoisted.
For most people who need hoisting in a Sailability environment it is expected they will already have an individual handling plan that covers being lifted outside the home environment. There is no need to produce a new plan in such circumstances.
There may be circumstances where a person is not normally lifted using a hoist, and so does not have an individual handling plan. An Individual Handling plan should be created if this is the case, but it can be based on a standard set of hazards if it allows for individual control measures.
An individual handling plan should include the following:
Individual handling plans should be reviewed regularly or when an individuals’ circumstances change or when anyone involved expresses concerns about the process.
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Hoist safety and maintenace