1. Warm-up  What is body mechanics? Read page 62 and create your own definition.

2. LEQ  Why are good body mechanics important?

3. What do we remember?  PASS?  Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle and Sweep from side to side  RACE?  Rescue (everyone exit), Alarm (tell someone or do it yourself), Contain (windows/door/blankets), Evacuate or Extinguish (order)  Fire Triangle?  Fuel, Heat, Oxygen

4. Body Mechanics - Positions / movements used to maintain proper posture and avoid muscle and bone injuries. - How often do you use body mechanics? - Everyday! - When would you use it in the health field? - In the health field you will need to lift, move, and carry objects, possibly clients.  Body mechanics Body mechanics

5. Which is correct?

6. Principles of Body Mechanics  Body Alignment : refers to the correct relationship or position of the head, back, and limbs  Body performs better in proper alignment!  Standing= Feet 6-10 inches apart, feet flat, knees slightly flexed

7. Body Mechanics Failure…  Lead to injury! Back injury is most common (sprains, disc strain and bulge, herniated disk and fatigue)  Back injuries take a long time to recover  Better to prevent!

8. Proper Body Mechanics when LIFTING  What do you need to remember?  With your partner, list 5 situations in the health field where proper body mechanics is crucial!

9. Key Components! -Wide base of support (feet shoulder width) -2 hands to move something -Face direction you intend to move -Do not twist -Avoid unnecessary reaching -Chin up -Shoulders back -Bend at hips & knees (not back)

10. Key Components…  Keep objects close to your body  Exhale when lifting  Tighten abdominals  Lift with legs, not back  Push, pull or slide instead of lifting  Push large items  Use your body weight  Always ask for help when needed  Tell client what you’re doing & ask for their help

11. Practice!  Go to page 59 in your book.  With a partner, practice procedure 3B.  Partner A reads steps aloud, Partner B performs. Switch when directed.

12. Homework!  Look up, define and print out pictures of each of the following:  Fractured disk  Herniated disk  Sprains/strains

13. Answer LEQ  Why are good body mechanics important?