1. Safety in the Workplace

2. Body Mechanics
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.

4. Reasons for Using Good Body Mechanics
Muscles work best when used properly
Correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling and pushing easier
Correct applications of body mechanics prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and saves energy
Correct application of body mechanics prevents injury to self and others

5. 8 Basic Rules of Good Body Mechanics
1.Maintain a Broad Base of support
Feet 8-10 inches apart
One foot slightly forward
Balance weight on both feet
Point toes in the direction of movement
Bend from the hips and knees to get close to an object and keep back straight
- Do not bend from the waist

6. Use the strongest muscles to do the job.
- located in the shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs
Use the weight of your body to push or pull an object.
- push, pull or slide instead of lift
Carry heavy object close to your body.
Avoid twisting your body. Turn your body and feet to change direction
Avoid bending for a long period of time.
If a patient or object is too heavy, get help.

9. Preventing Accidents & Injuries
Use MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheets
Must provide product information
Protection or precautions while handling product
Instructions for the use of the product
Procedures for handling spills, clean-up and disposal of product
Emergency 1st aid for injuries from product

12. Equipment and Solutions
Do not operate or use any equipment until you have been instructed on its use
Read and follow operating instructions
Do not operate any equipment unless your instructor is in the room
Report all damaged or malfunction equipment immediately
Do not use frayed or damaged electrical cords

13. Never use solution in bottles that are not labeled
Read all labels 3 times to be sure you have the correct solution
Do not mix any solutions together unless your instructor tell you
Avoid contact with skin or eyes
Report all broken equipment and clean up any spills

15. Patient /Resident Safety
Do not perform any procedure unless you have been instructed to
Provide privacy for patients/residents – knock, call the persons name before going behind a drawn curtain, draw curtain for privacy before performing a procedure
Always identity your patient. Ask their name, check wrist bands, check chart

16. Always explain the procedure to the patients
Always explain the procedure to the patients. Answer questions and get consent
Observe patient safety
Check all patient areas for safety hazards. Report any unsafe conditions.
Before leaving patients – be sure patient is comfortable, bed is in the lowest position, bedrails are up, wheels of the bed are locked, and call bell within their reach.

17. Personal Safety
It is your responsibility to protect yourself from injury
Use correct body mechanics
Wear required uniform and ID
Walk don’t run, walk on the right
Report all injuries and accidents to your supervisor
If you see an unsafe situation, report it
Wash your hands frequently

18. Dry your hands through before using electrical equipment
When carrying/lifting a patient, review procedure with your partner. NO horseplay or practical jokes

20. Fire Safety For a fire to start it needs three things
Fuel – anything that will burn
Oxygen/air
Heat – sparks, fire, flames

21. Fire Extinguishers Class A Class B Class C Class ABC water
Carbon dioxide
Class C
Dry chemical
Class ABC
Graphite type chemical
Can be used on all fires

22. Fire Emergency Plan
Move all patients and personnel in immediate danger
Activate alarm
Close all doors and windows
Shut off electrical equipment and oxygen
Do not use the elevators

23. RACE R A C E Rescue anyone in immediate danger Activate alarm
Confine the fire E
Extinguish the fire

24. PASS P – pull pin A – aim nozzle at base of fire S – squeeze handle
S – sweep base of fire

25. Evacuation Plans Move horizontally first
All fire doors will automatically close
Move vertically
Move ambulatory patients first, then those that need help
Do not use the floors directly above or below for evacuation