LIFTING SAFELY TO PREVENT INJURY - DVD
Statistics show that care providers in long term care facilities are twice as likely to suffer an on-the-job injury as workers in industry. Adding to the risks is the fact that you are not just lifting items that remain inert as you move them, but human beings, who are often frail. This program will briefly introduce the importance of mobility assistance for residents, review the body mechanics involved in the process of lifting safely, and offer several general rules to keep in mind when you approach any lifting task. By paying attention to safe lifting techniques at all times, you can help avoid injury to yourself and to residents. The material is organized around the following categories: the Importance of Mobility Assistance; Body Mechanics; General Safety Rules for Lifting a Resident; Planning a Safe Lift; and, Residents With Different Abilities.
* Classroom education workbooks also available for purchase
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