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 Operational Procedure and Guidelines
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 Compentency Checklists (Page 34 of SPH)
- PowerPoint Presentation Traning Sample