Body Mechanics Healthcare Professional Safety 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Bell Work for Friday-HSII What is the difference between ergonomics and body mechanics? What are the five parts when considering patient safety? 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics The efficient movement and balance of the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics Reasons for use: Best use of muscles Makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier Prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain Saves energy Prevents injury 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 1- Maintain a broad base of support 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 2- Bend at the hips and knees; get close to the person or object 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3- Use the strongest muscles 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 4- Use your body weight to help push or pull 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 5- Carry heavy objects close to the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 6- Avoid twisting the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 7- Avoid bending for extended periods 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 8- Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics Rules: 1 Maintain a broad base of support 2 Bend at the hips and knees to get close to the person or object 3 Use the strongest muscles 4 Use your body weight to help push, or pull 5 Carry heavy objects close to the body 6 Avoid twisting the body 7 Avoid bending for extended periods 8 Get help if the person or object is too heavy for you to lift 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures