This guideline document is intended to assist those involved with, and responsible for, patient handling in the health care sector. This guideline is not intended as a legal interpretation.
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Caring with minimal lifting
Caring with minimal lifting
Description
This guideline document is intended to assist those involved with, and responsible for, patient handling in the health care sector. This guideline is not intended as a legal interpretation.
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Language of original language description
English
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Sector / Indrustry covered
Hospital activities
Residential care activities
Residential nursing care activities
Hazards
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
Workers
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2007