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Safe Lifting in Healthcare Environments: For Medical Personnel
Learn more about the functions of the spine and safe lifting practices in healthcare environments.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 7 Lessons · 17m in English
Course Description
In this course on Safe Lifting in Healthcare Environments: For Medical Personnel, you will learn about some of the common safe lifting practices that you can use in the workplace to avoid injury. There are many misconceptions about safe lifting that can cause you a lifetime of pain and back issues. This course will help you better educate yourself on safe lifting practices and avoid these issues.
To practice safe lifting, it is important to first know about the functions of the spine and how one small movement can lead to weeks, or even a lifetime, of back troubles. Also, by understanding how to plan a safe carry and lift awkward objects, you will be better prepared to avoid accidents and falls in the workplace. This course will also discuss how to lift heavy objects that are below your waist, as well as the best practices for lifting objects that are out of your reach. A better understanding of the mechanics of safe lifting can help you be a more effective team member and avoid a lifetime of backache.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss common safe lifting practices used in the workplace to avoid injury
- Explain how to plan a carry and prepare for a lift
- Recognize common misconceptions about safe lifting practices
- Describe the structure and function of the back and spine and how small movements can cause back trouble
- Apply the mechanics of safe lifting, including lifting objects below the waist and out of reach
- Handle awkward and heavy objects and patient handling to avoid accidents and falls
Key Takeaways
- There are many misconceptions about safe lifting that can lead to long-term pain and back issues.
- Understanding the functions of the spine helps explain how one small movement can lead to weeks or a lifetime of back troubles.
- Knowing how to plan a safe carry and lift awkward objects helps prevent accidents and falls in the workplace.
- The course covers lifting heavy objects below the waist as well as best practices for lifting objects that are out of reach.
- A better understanding of the mechanics of safe lifting can make you a more effective team member and help avoid backache.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for medical personnel working in healthcare environments who want to learn safe lifting practices to avoid injury.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers an introduction to safe lifting, the back's structure and function, preparing for a lift, the mechanics of safe lifting, below-the-waist lifting, and patient handling.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in hoisting, lifting equipment, occupational injuries, occupational safety and health, safety training, and workplace safety.
What will I learn about preventing back injuries?
You will learn about the functions of the spine, how a small movement can cause back trouble, and common safe lifting practices to avoid a lifetime of pain and back issues.
Does the course address lifting difficult objects?
Yes, it discusses planning a carry, lifting awkward objects, lifting heavy objects below your waist, and best practices for lifting objects that are out of your reach.
