Health Care Update - March 19, 2010
Two new WorkSafeBC bulletins on safe patient handling: Conduct risk assessments to determine the safest methods for patient handling This bulletin reminds healthcare workers that before a patient is transferred or repositioned, a risk assessment must be performed to determine the method that is safest for both the patient and worker.
Use control measures to minimize risks of patient handling This bulletin is a reminder that if a patient requires any help transferring or repositioning, control measures must be implemented to reduce MSI risks as much as possible.

What's wrong with this photo? The March/April 2010 issue of WorkSafe Magazine (PDF 1.7mb) features a staged photo of a residential care situation. See how many hazards you can spot, and enter the draw to win a prize. Please e-mail your responses to Dana.TyeRally@worksafebc.com by April 6, 2010.

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