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772 Introduction to Safe Patient Handling
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Training for Designated Program Managers

Staff members who are responsible for planning and managing ergonomic efforts need training so they can identify concerns and choose appropriate solutions. These staff members should receive information and training that will allow them to:

  • Identify potential problems related to physical activities in the workplace through the following:
    • observation
    • use of checklists
    • injury data and analysis
    • other analytical tools
  • Address problems by selecting proper equipment and work practices.
  • Help other workers implement solutions.
  • Evaluate the ergonomics efforts.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-6. _____ help other workers implement solutions to problems.