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PRIMARY RISK FACTORS

PRIMARY RISK FACTORS. Forceful exertions of weights lifted/moved Awkward and Static Postures Repetition especially with MANUAL Lifting Twisting back and neck during lifting tasks. HIGH RISK TASKS. Manual transfers from bed to chair Manual repositioning in bed Manual lifting from the floor

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PRIMARY RISK FACTORS

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  1. PRIMARY RISK FACTORS • Forceful exertions of weights lifted/moved • Awkward and Static Postures • Repetition especially with MANUAL Lifting • Twisting back and neck during lifting tasks

  2. HIGH RISK TASKS • Manual transfers from bed to chair • Manual repositioning in bed • Manual lifting from the floor • Attempting to STOP falls to floor

  3. BOTTOM LINE • THERE IS “NO” WAY TO LIFT SAFETY… MANUALLY

  4. COMMON ISSUES TO POOR LIFTING PRACTICES • Placed in job without receiving training • Numerous employees receive classroom training, ONLY! • No training provided on lifting equipment and/or no lifting training is provided • Equipment defective • Beds cranks defective • DO NOT HAVE TIME!

  5. WHAT CAN WE DO? • Address Healthcare Ergonomics • Fit the job to the worker • ID risk factors & discuss with Policyholder • ID appropriate equipment for the Policyholder • Next step is to minimize risks through… Work Practice Controls Or Administrative Controls

  6. WORKPLACE CONTROLS • Plan work • Get help • Eliminate unnecessary movements • Use neutral or good body postures • Don’t allow use of broken equipment • Use good housekeeping practices • Use adjustments on equipment

  7. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS • Good and appropriate training of employees • Job rotation • Good lifting policies and procedures • Ergonomics Training • Establish “lift teams”

  8. Engineering Controls for Patient Handling Categories of Equipment - Inflatable Lateral-Assist Devices • Friction-Reducing Lateral Devices • Mechanical Lateral-Assist Devices • Transfer Chairs • Powered Full-Body Sling Lifts • Powered Stand-Assist & Repositioning Lifts • Bed Improvements to Facilitate Transfer or Repositioning • Sliding Boards • Gait Belts • Stand-Assist & Repositioning Aids

  9. Safe Patient Handling Equipment Powered Full-Body Sling Lifts Bed Improvements to Facilitate Transfer or Repositioning Powered Stand-Assist & Repositioning Lifts

  10. Safe Patient Handling Equipment Mechanical Lateral Transfer Aids Friction-Reducing Lateral Devices Gait/Transfer Belts with Handles

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