Did you know that healthcare workers experience some of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses in the industry sector?

Injuries reported for Nursing & Residential Care Facilities in 2012 were drastically higher than construction, retail and manufacturing. Almost half of these injuries were musculoskeletal disorders.

OSHA has released a guide on Safe Patient Handling, in order to help prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented by employing safe patient handling programs.

Read more about the program here:

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3708.pdf