Whether you’re just starting an ergonomics program or re-evaluating an existing one, make sure you have these five employee-friendly items. 1. Anti-Fatigue MatsAnti-fatigue mats are the foundation of any good ergonomics program because they can help prevent pain and fatigue in the feet, legs, back, neck, and shoulders. A good anti-fatigue mat will have beveled …
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Workplace Injuries HurtRepetitive stress injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, cumulative injuries. No matter what you call them, these types of workplace injuries hurt you and they can hurt your healthcare facility’s productivity, morale, reputation, and bottom line. Good Ergonomics is Good Economics A good ergonomics program yields more benefits than it costs because it can help: Improve …
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Safety Considerations for Blood Specimen Transport Outside Your Facility Rules of Transport for All Specimens The primary receptacle must be leak-proof and not contain more than 500 mL or grams. There must be absorbent material placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary packaging sufficient to absorb the entire contents of all primary containers …
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Safety Considerations for Blood Specimen Transport within Your Facility Vertical or Horizontal Plastic blood collection tubes and plastic micro collection containers should be maintained in a vertical position to promote complete clot formation, if required, and reduce the possibility of hemolysis. Plastic capillary tubes should be used for blood collection and may be carried horizontally …
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