MSI Prevention Bulletin from Worksafe BC. Housekeepers and care aides employed in health care settings make and clean beds on a regular basis as part of their job. Describes typical musculoskeletal issues faced by workers performing these tasks and some possible risk controls to either eliminate or minimize the MSI risk. (2 page pdf).
Keywords: Healthcare, Home Support, Bed Making, Cleaning, Housekeepers
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