Patient Lifting and Handling (cont.)

1. 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. 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 Housekeeping Risk Factors

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. 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 Laundry Risk Factors

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. 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 Maintenance Risk Factors

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

10. Risk Factors Forces on Spine Awkward Shoulder Posture Forces on Hand Body Segment Affected Back Shoulder Hand Handling Extension Ladders