SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Keep in Shape It helps you lift and move more safely. Strive for ideal weight: If you have less of your own weight to carry around, you’ll have more energy for lifting and moving patients. Get plenty of rest: 7-9 hours sleep best Maintain proper posture: Keep spine straight and head up if sitting for a long time. Sit well back in your seat. Exercise regularly: Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3-4 times per week.

Strengthen Your Back A strong healthy back is important for preventing injuries while lifting and moving patients and objects. Start with these suggested exercises lying on the floor with your knees bent: –Pelvic Tilt: Squeeze buttocks together, pull in abdomen and count to five. –Knee Raise: Using your arms, pull one knee to your chest-- then lower to starting position. (20 repetitions with each leg) –Knee-Chest Raise: Using your arms, slowly pull one knee to your chest. Raise your chest and shoulders, touching your nose to your knee, and count to 5 (5 repetitions with each leg).

General Principles of Body Mechanics ASK FOR HELP! Push when possible Use your strongest muscles: Leg muscles if possible. Keep your Balance: Avoid twisting and lifting at the same time. Wear tennis shoes if possible. (Get firm footing) Avoid jerky motions while lifting. Hold person or object close to the body.

SAFETY LINE An internal method for reporting safety violations or concerns. Correct Safety Violations when you see them. If you cannot take care of them, report them to your supervisor. If still not fixed, report them to Safety Services at

Drivers Safety 16 MPH in rear of hospital 15 MPH on ED Street Be courteous on the Parking Deck Driver Safety Training Required Annually if: –You drive a hospital vehicle as a regular part of you assigned duties.

DEPARTMENT SAFETY PLAN Department Safety Plan: Informs the employees of hazards and emergency preparedness response for each department. Location: Red Safety Manual

PREVENT FALLING ACCIDENTS Pick up everything spilled or dropped on floors. Liquids, paper, even flower petals can be dangerous. Pull wheeled vehicles through doorway so you can lead the way to see where you are going. Use a stepladder for out-of-reach things. Chairs, crates and other makeshifts cause trouble. Watch your step: Don’t read while walking don’t obstruct your vision with high loads.

Use handrails for extra support when going up and down stairs. Keep carts out of the way so they won’t create obstacles to others. Wear sensible shoes with non-skid soles and moderate height rubber heels. (tennis shoes recommended) Never, under any circumstances leave articles on stairs or in a passageway. PREVENT FALLING ACCIDENTS

SAFETY IS PART OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION Being a safe employee is everyone’s responsibility.

Smoking Policy Smoking not allowed in the building. Smoking is designated to outside areas. –Patients: outside ASU at ramp. –Staff: at rear of hospital near generators and North/West parking deck, bottom floor. (near Oaks) Smoking is a major fire hazard.