Medical - Back Care and Ergonomics
Learning objectives
EIdentify the health care tasks associated with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and explain the role of employers and workers in reducing MSD risks
Assess the MSD risks associated with the tasks you perform at the health care facility where you work
Determine how to perform your health care work tasks in a way that reduces your risk of developing MSDsxplain abuse and the effects of abuse on older adults
Identify the physical, behavioral, financial, and environmental warning signs of abuse as well as the warning signs of abusive caregivers
Recognize your role and responsibility to prevent and report abuse
Course overview
The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize individuals who work in medical facilities with the principles of back care and ergonomics in order to help them reduce or prevent work-related injuries. OSHA does not currently have regulations related to back care and ergonomics, but there are many reasons for employers to be proactive in reducing worker injuries, which may account for lost time, decreased productivity, and lower quality of work.
English
Mobile Ready
20 min
Training Shorts
Course Outline
Course Outline
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Assessing Risks
Performing Tasks Safely
Regulations
Regulations
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders, “Elements of Ergonomics Programs,” Publication No. 97-117
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), NIOSH-Issued Publications, “Guidelines for Protecting the Safety and Health of Health Care Workers,” Publication No. 88-119
United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Computer Workstations eTool
Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPSP)
Cal/OSHA Consultation Service, Research and Education Unit, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations, “Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Materials Handling,” 2007
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