In this video, learn how to move a 36-inch, two-door stainless steel refrigerator safely and efficiently using shoulder dolly ...
Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...
After suffering an injury last year while moving a patient, Tanya Walsh, RN, coordinator of the No Lift Protocol at Highland Hospital, became concerned that other nurses might also injure themselves ...
Persuading employees to modify their lifting behavior can be a challenge, but it is particularly important in distribution facilities, where employees fear that better techniques will hinder their ...
Encouraging employees to apply workplace safety habits at home protects their families, reduces off-the-job injuries, and strengthens the overall safety culture. In many workplaces, safety is a top ...
Weight lifting is very popular for strength and endurance, and using a weight lifting belt helps you lift more safely. Lifting safely gives you additional stability for your back while you squat to ...
Investing in mechanical lift equipment for the safe lifting and movement of nursing home residents can cost tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the number of residents in your facility. But ...