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Title:   Dealing with "Latex Allergies" at Work
  Order #:   BK2
  Description:   The information in this booklet applies to a wide range of jobs with exposure to rubber products. This booklet explains the health problems that may be caused by using rubber products; the natural rubber latex protein allergy, which may cause severe health problems; and sources of information on "latex allergies."
      (PDF 550kb)
       
Title:   Handle with Care: Patient Handling and the Application of Ergonomics (MSI) Requirements
  Order #:   BK79
  Description:   This 111-page publication discusses how to implement a "no lift" approach to patient handling in the health care sector.
       
Title:   High-Risk Manual Handling of Patients in Healthcare
  Order #:   BK97
  Description:   Provides information on patient moving and handling techniques that present higher risks of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) to healthcare workers. Information on safer patient-handling strategies is also reviewed.
      (PDF 718kb)
       
Title:   Home and Community Health Worker Handbook
  Order #:   BK104
  Description:  

Handbook for workers in the field of home and community health care. It will help you:

  • Identify the types of activities that put you at risk of injury and illness
  • Prevent injuries and illnesses
  • Know what to do if you are hurt or ill
  • Know your workplace rights and responsibilities
  • Know where to find more information
      (PDF 747kb)
       
Title:   Preventing Violence in Health Care: Five Steps to an Effective Program
  Order #:   BK34
  Description:   This manual will help health care employers to develop, implement, and review violence prevention programs. It presents a generic five-step model and offers tools such as checklists and forms that can be adapted for use inw hospitals, long-term care facilities, group homes, public health units, dental or medical facilities, and community settings.
      (PDF 670kb)
       
Title:   Transfer Assist Devices for Safer Handling of Patients
  Order #:   BK103
  Description:   Health care professionals can use this guide as a resource for evaluating and selecting appropriate transfer assist devices for use in their care environment.
      (PDF 368kb)