MSI Prevention
ACES Screening Tool
- ACES Screening – Safe Patient Handling Circle
- ACES Pocket Card – Staff that can order from the HSC Printshop can order ACES Pocket Cards via SAP (SAP # = 342317). Comes in package of 25, laminated, two-sided and in colour.
Ergonomic Guidelines for Computer Workstations
To request an ergonomic assessment for a staff member, managers can email: wrhaOESHergo@wrha.mb.ca
Resources for Staff – Appropriate Workstation Setup
- OESH Computer Workstation Bulletins – Bulletins include: Ideal Work Practices, Adjusting the Office Chair, Keyboard and Mouse, Monitor and Document Holders, Positioning to Decrease Reach and Telephone.
- Online e-learning tool – Modules 5, 6, 7 & 9 (the office chair, computer input devices, the computer monitor, and the comfort zone)
- Sit Stand Workstations and Work Practice Changes – If a sit stand workstation has been recommended for you, please follow the guidelines below.
Exercises for Staff
Manual Material Handling (MMH) Operational Procedure and Guidelines
- OP – Manual Material Handling
- MMH Booklet – Support Services / Support Services Video
- MMH Booklet – Materials Management / Materials Management Video
- MMH Booklet – Maintenance / Maintenance Video
- MMH Booklet – MDR (Medical Devices Reprocessing) / MDR Video
- MMH Booklet – Pharmacy / Pharmacy Video
Safe Patient Handling Manual and Operational Procedure
Safe Patient Handling Manual: Resources
- Workplace Safety and Health Act Section 4: Duties of Employers
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulations Part 2.2.1: New Worker Orientation
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 8: Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 39: Healthcare Facilities
Safe Work Procedures
- OP – Safe Work Procedures
- WRHA Home Care – Safe Work Procedures
- WRHA OESH Regional – Safe Work Procedures
Resources: Assessment & Communication
- Musculoskeletal Hazards in Patient Handling
- Risk Assessment: General Considerations and Red Flag Checklist
- Risk Assessment: Patient Assessment Procedures and Screening Tool
- Safe Patient Handling Assessment Form
- Transfer Logo Samples (Page 28 of SPH)
Resources: Hazard Control Options
Resources: Training & Education
- Patient Capability Assessment Outcomes
- Safe Patient Handling Algorithms (Page 27 of SPH)
- Sample Competency Checklists (Page 34 of SPH)
- PowerPoint Presentation Training Sample