| Document ID (ISN) | 106968 |
| CIS number |
07-978 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7726-5515-4 |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Patient handling in small facilities: A companion guide to handle with care |
| Bibliographic information |
Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, 2006. 28p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/patient_handling_small_facilities.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This handbook illustrates how small facilities in the heath care sector can apply the ergonomics requirements of British Columbia's occupational safety and health regulations in their individual facility. It provides guidance on the process of identifying, assessing and controlling risks of musculoskeletal diseases for workers involved in patient handling. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Canada; British Columbia; musculoskeletal diseases; safe working methods; hospitals; health care personnel; manual handling |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
small enterprises; work posture; safety guides; hazard evaluation; ergonomics |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Canada; British Columbia |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Health care services
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