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Techniques to • Why can patient handling activities be hazardous?

Risks related to the task
Minimize Risk 1. ➢Force: The amount of physical effort required to

of Injury perform the task (such as heavy lifting, mulling

and pushing) or to maintain control of equipment

From and tools

➢Repetition: Performing the same motion or series
Transferring / of motions continually or frequently during the

working day

Repositioning ➢Awkward positions: Assuming positions that

place stress on the body, such as leaning over a
Patients bed, kneeling or twisting the trunk while lifting