Hospitals have high rates of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses. Safe patient handling programs can reduce injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Reducing injuries not only helps workers, but also will improve patient care and the bottom line. If your hospital is considering developing or refining a comprehensive safe patient handling program to protect workers and patients, having the right data, evidence, examples, and tools can help ensure success. OSHA has developed a series of online resources to help you develop and implement safe patient handling assessments, policies, procedures, programs, training, and patient education in your hospital.
GFCI safety
A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is designed to prevent accidental shock and electrocution by preventing ground faults. They will