Momentum Safety and Ergonomics

Introduction

Carer Injury Risk Factors

Questions: Carer Risk Factors

Client Handling - Preparation and General Safety

Questions: Preparation and General Safety

Rolling a person with 1 assist

Rolling a person with 2 assist

Questions: Rolling clients

Turning using a slide sheet (1 person)

Moving up the bed with slide sheet (1 person)

Moving up the bed with 2 slide sheets (2 person)

Questions: Moving Client up the Bed

Lying to sitting (with bed mechanics)

Lying to sitting (no bed mechanics)

Questions: Moving Client from Lying to Sitting

Sit to stand transfers

Questions: Sit to Stand Transfers

Client Hoists (lifters): General Use and Safety

Using a floor hoist - bed to chair (2 assist)

Using a floor hoist - chair to bed (2 assist)

Questions: Client Hoists / Lifters