Safer patient handling
Article Abstract:
Nurses face a serious occupational problem of musculoskeletal injuries due to patient handling tasks. The benefits of implementing a safe patient handling policy are discussed, also dispelling misconceptions about the feasibility of such policies in the U.S.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, WK Health
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2007
United States, General services, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Injuries, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2007
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The case for the prosecution
Article Abstract:
A coverage on HSE's guidance to inspectors on prosecuting individuals is discussed.
Publisher: RoSPA Occuapational Safety Division (UK)
Publication Name: The RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1474-7952
Year: 2004
United Kingdom, Evaluation
Publication Name: The RoSPA Occupational Safety & Health Journal
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1474-7952
Year: 2004
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Subjects list: Laws, regulations and rules, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Government regulation
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