Fit through the shift

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Fit through the shift

Fit durch die Schicht

Type of item
Visual resources
Guides & Tools
Country
Germany
Languages

German

Provider
Provider (English)
German Social Accident Insurance for the for the health and welfare services (BGW)
Provider (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW)

Description

Staying fit at work: awkward and prolonged postures associated with lifting and moving patients - many work in health care can lead to back injuries. This poster shows you some exercises to prevent back injuries in health care.

Fit durch die Schicht - Patientinnen und Patienten umlagern, Betten schieben, stehen, bücken, heben – viele Arbeiten in der Pflege können den Rücken belasten. Müssen es aber nicht. Ein paar einfache Tipps helfen, die Wirbelsäule zu schonen.

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Language of original language description

German

Other data

Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Long hours
Health effects
Back pain or injury
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Exercises
Purpose of the material
Training
Guidance
Target audience
Other
Type of visual resource
Poster
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2017