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Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3

Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3. HCP Safety Body Mechanics. The efficient movement and balance of the body. 2.01 Understand safety procedures. Body Mechanics. Reasons for use: Best use of muscles Makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier

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Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3

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  1. Healthcare Professional Safety Body Mechanics 3 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  2. HCP SafetyBody Mechanics The efficient movement and balance of the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  3. 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

  4. Body Mechanics 1- Maintain a broad base of support 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  5. 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

  6. Body Mechanics 3- Use the strongest muscles 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  7. Body Mechanics 4- Use your body weight to help push or pull 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  8. Body Mechanics 5- Carry heavy objects close to the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  9. Body Mechanics 6- Avoid twisting the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  10. Body Mechanics 7- Avoid bending for extended periods 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

  11. 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

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