Evidence Based Decision Making in Occupational Health and Safety
Evidence Based Decision Making in Occupational Health and Safety
Evidence Based Decision Making in Occupational Health and Safety
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Rationale <strong>and</strong> Background• Patient h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g tasks are physically dem<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g, performedunder unfavorable conditions, <strong>and</strong> unpredictable <strong>in</strong> nature.• Patient factors complicate tasks -variations <strong>in</strong> size, functionalstatus, cognitive function<strong>in</strong>g, cooperation, fluctuations <strong>in</strong>condition <strong>and</strong> fatigue• Many patient lifts done <strong>in</strong> awkward positions-bend<strong>in</strong>g overbeds/chairs• Inadequate space <strong>and</strong> poorly designed work environmentscontribute to awkward positions• The average weight of an adult male patient is currently 185 pounds• The cumulative weight lifted by a nurse <strong>in</strong> one typical 8-hour shift is 1.8 tons
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