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Healthcare Professional Safety 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Walk, don’t run 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Report injury, accident or unsafe situation 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Wash hands frequently 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Avoid “horseplay” 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Always follow instructions carefully 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Use correct posture and body mechanics The efficient movement and balance of the body 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Walk, don’t run Report injury, accident, or unsafe situation Wash hands frequently Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury Avoid “horseplay” Always follow directions Use correct posture and body mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomics The study of workplace design and equipment used by employees that contribute to the comfort efficiency safety ease of use 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomic Program Personal components include Comfort Good posture Exercise to prevent stiffness and soreness Body mechanics 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures

Healthcare Professional Safety Ergonomic Program Workplace design includes Comfort Placement of furniture for ease of work Avoidance of repetitive motions Awareness of hazards in the environment 2.01 Understand safety procedures 2.01 Understand safety procedures