Safe Patient Handling in Healthcare

Developed by Oregon Nurses Association, Bay Area Hospital, and The University of Oregon Labor Education and Research Center.

This material has been made possible by a grant from Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer & Business Services.

The content is intended to provide current information about ergonomics and safety issues related to patient handling and care tasks. The field of ergonomics is dynamic, and new information is constantly being developed.

There may be instances in which workplace issues are more complex than those presented here. You may need the advice of a professional Ergonomist or other experts.

Brand names mentioned or seen in the training materials do not constitute endorsement of the device, equipment, or product.