1. Safety and Body Mechanics
Chapter 6

2. Lesson Objectives
Identify the persons at greatest risk for accidents and describe accident prevention guidelines
List safety guidelines for oxygen use
Identify major causes of fire and list fire safety guidelines
Explain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Discuss restraint use, problems and alternatives
Explain the principles of body mechanics and application to daily activities

3. Accident Prevention Falls Burns/Scalds Resident Identification Choking
Poisoning
Cuts/Abrasions

4. Oxygen

5. Fire Safety
Remain calm
Know the evacuation plan

6. MSDS Required by OSHA Details: Must be accessible EVERY chemical
Ingredients
Dangers
Emergency response action
Safe handling

7. Restraints
Increased Physical Problems
Decreased Psychological Health

8. Restraint Alternatives
Restraint Use
Doctor’s order and care plan
Not too tight
Call light
Document
Check on the resident every 15 minutes
Offer fluids, food, toileting
Reposition
Restraint release
Check for skin irritation or swelling
Improve lighting
Answer call lights promptly
Ambulate when restless
Provide activities
Offer food and drink
Decrease noise level
Give a repetitive task
Frequent toileting

9. Body Mechanics Feet shoulder-width apart Bend your knees
Avoid twisting at the waist
Push or slide objects
Use large muscle groups
Adjust bed
Get help

10. Review Accidents Oxygen Fire Safety Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Restraints
Body Mechanics