Patient Lifting and Handling (cont.)

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Patient Lifting and Handling (cont.)

• Possible Solutions
• Weighing Scales with Ramps
• Lateral Transfers Draw Sheet/Slide Boards
• Use of Gait Belts
• Bat/Shower Adjustable bath tubs/bath lifts

2
Sit To Stand Lift

• Equip one sit-to-stand lift with a scale for
  weighing residents

3
Pivot Disk

• Like a Lazy Susan with handles
• Great for bathrooms, can be rotated using little
  space

4
Housekeeping Risk Factors

• Risk Factors
• Pulling/Pushing Forces
• Heavy Lifting
• Awkward Postures
• Inappropriate Equipment
• Lack of or no Training

• Body Segment Affected
• Back
• Neck
• Shoulders
• Lower Limbs
• Arms
• Wrists
• Knees

5
Housekeeping Solutions

• Possible Solutions
• Proper Training on pushing/pulling of food carts,
  etc.
• Working with Liquids Filling and emptying
  liquids from containers
• Proper footwear
• Proper and safe use of buffers, vacuums, etc.

6
Laundry Risk Factors

• Risk Factors
• Pulling/Pushing Forces
• Heavy Lifting
• Awkward Postures
• Inappropriate Equipment
• Lack of or no Training

• Body Segment Affected
• Back
• Neck
• Shoulders
• Lower Limbs
• Arms
• Wrists
• Knees

7
Laundry Solutions

• Possible Solutions
• Proper employee training on hazards and exposures
• Front-end loading washers/dryers
• Use of handling bags
• Spring loaded laundry carts

8
Maintenance Risk Factors

• Risk Factors
• Pulling/Pushing Forces
• Heavy Lifting
• Awkward Postures
• Inappropriate Equipment
• Lack of or no Training

• Body Segment Affected
• Back
• Neck
• Shoulders
• Lower Limbs
• Arms
• Wrists
• Knees

9
Maintenance Solutions

• Possible Solutions
• Use appropriate equipment/tools
• Use Extension Ladders
• Training on proper lifting techniques
• Team lifting
• Provide ergonomic designed tools

10
Handling Extension Ladders

• Risk Factors
• Forces on Spine
• Awkward Shoulder Posture
• Forces on Hand

• Body Segment Affected
• Back
• Shoulder
• Hand