Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety in Healthcare Environments

Every day healthcare workers use their hands, wrists and fingers to get their jobs done. But these body parts can easily be injured when the right safe work practices aren’t used. This course on “Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety in Healthcare Environments” contains information to help employees recognize the hazards that their hands face in their facilities and how to protect themselves from them.

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Topics covered in these products include:
  • The hand’s design and structure.
  • How to prepare to work with your hands.
  • Safe work practices.
  • Protecting your hands while handling patients.
  • Preventing ergonomic injuries.
  • Choosing tools and using them safely.
  • How to select the best gloves for a job.
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