Lifting and handling patients or large objects is a main cause of workers comp, especially in healthcare or construction. Having trained ergonomic professionals go over proper mechanical lifting and handling techniques can save companies on future workers comp claims.

Posts

doctor holding file

Healthcare Safe Patient Handling

, , ,
Healthcare employees are a prime target for on-site injury. The main reason is their job consists of manual labor that usually deals with people. Activities such as lifting/handling human patients are common in the workplace for healthcare employees.…