Medication cart ergonomic checklist
Medication cart ergonomic checklist
Description
This checklist provides guidance on the ergonomic design of a medication cart as this impacts patient and staff safety and health issues. The checklist is not a list of features, but rather a list of items that affect ease of use, safety, and effectiveness and reduce the chance of a medical error. The checklist can be used to evaluate a single cart or to compare multiple cart designs.
This checklist provides guidance on the ergonomic design of a medication cart as this impacts patient and staff safety and health issues. The checklist is not a list of features, but rather a list of items that affect ease of use, safety, and effectiveness and reduce the chance of a medical error. The checklist can be used to evaluate a single cart or to compare multiple cart designs.
Other data
Sector / Indrustry covered
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods
Hospital activities
Hospital activities
Hazards
Awkward postures
Static postures - standing
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Target audience
Supervisor
Safety officers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant