Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3

1. Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3 2.01 Understand safety procedures

2. HCP SafetyBody Mechanics The efficient movement and balance of the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

3. Body Mechanics Reasons for use: Best use of muscles Makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain Saves energy Prevents injury 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

4. Body Mechanics 1- Maintain a broad base of support 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

5. Body Mechanics 2- Bend at the hips and knees; get close to the person or object 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

6. Body Mechanics 3- Use the strongest muscles 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

7. Body Mechanics 4- Use your body weight to help push or pull 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

8. Body Mechanics 5- Carry heavy objects close to the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

9. Body Mechanics 6- Avoid twisting the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

10. Body Mechanics 7- Avoid bending for extended periods 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

11. Body Mechanics 8- Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures