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Manual Materials Handling (CCOHS)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A hub of different information sheets about the health risks associated with lifting, lowering, carrying, holding, and other ways workers interact with objects in their hands
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Workplace Safety for Custodians Video

This 6 minute video demonstrates proper techniques for high dusting, wet mopping, bucket handling, mop wringing, and garbage handling.

Safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A document advocating for the use of lift-assists in nursing homes to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Includes information about how to implement a safe-…

Patient Handling for Healthcare Workers

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–Describes the MSD risks related to transferring patients, including a description of patient transfer options and their utility.

Child Care Workers: Lifting and Bending

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A brief info sheet with tips to reduce risks linked to lifting and bending in childcare workers.

Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A framework to help workplaces establish and maintain safe patient handling programs in hospitals and similar acute health-care settings.

Patient Handling and Mobility Assessments (PHAMA)

Hyperlink; Hazard Control–A book about safe patient handling and safe mobility programs with design, business, facilitation, and evaluation perspectives

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