The following resources can be used to help prevent musculoskeletal injury in your workplace.
SafeCare BC resources
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Checklist | 5-step toolkit safe handling program checklist
Use this checklist to review your Safe Handling Program
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Template | Safe client handling policy (home and community care)
This policy templates were developed and approvded by SafeCare BC's Technical Advisory Committee, which is comprised of union, WorkSafeBC, and employer representatives.
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Template | Safe resident handling policy (for long-term care)
This policy templates were developed and approvded by SafeCare BC's Technical Advisory Committee, which is comprised of union, WorkSafeBC, and employer representatives.
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Point of care assessment for transfers
A guide and supplementary poster on point of care assessments for safer resident and client transfers.
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Poster | Assisting a falling resident
A printer-friendly poster on how to safely assist a falling resident for caregivers.
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Safety Huddle | Safe handling during showers
Use this safety huddle to discuss how your can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries while providing bathing care.
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Safety Huddle | Lift Policy
Use this safety huddle to discuss your no-lift policy to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
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Safety Huddle | Lift of the day
Use this safety huddle to discuss one lift at your site and review how to properly use it.
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Safety Huddle | Transfers
Use this safety huddle to determine if it is safe to transfer a person in care and understand what to do if it's not.
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Preventing musculoskeletal injury (MSI): A guide for employers and joint committees
A guide for implementing musculoskeletal injury prevention (MSIP) programs in healthcare
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Ceiling lifts - why aren't they being used?
This video discusses the top seven reasons given by healthcare workers for not using ceiling lifts when they’re available.
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Patient handling - assessing the risks
Before transferring or re-positioning a patient, a healthcare worker should perform a point-of-care risk assessment to confirm that the existing method identified for transferring or repositioning is still safe. This bulletin provides a broad overview of what factors to consider.