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

2. HCP Safety Body 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
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2.01 Understand safety procedures

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

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

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

10. Body Mechanics 7- Avoid bending for extended periods
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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