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773 Preventing MSDs in Healthcare
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Solutions for Other Activities

Reaching into Sink

Description: Tools used to modify a deep sink for cleaning small objects.

Illustration of a sink.
Place an object such as a plastic basin in the bottom of the sink to raise the work surface.

When to Use: Cleaning small objects in a deep sink.

Points to Remember: Place an object such as a plastic basin in the bottom of the sink to raise the work surface. An alternative is to use a smaller porous container to hold small objects for soaking, transfer to an adjacent countertop for aggressive cleaning, and then transfer back to the sink for final rinsing. Store inserts and containers in a convenient place to encourage consistent use.

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3-5. What can be done to minimize the need to reach into a deep sink?