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FIGURE. (A) LIFTING POSITION THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE BACK (B) SAFER LIFTING POSITION WITH KNEES BENT, BACK
STRAIGHT AND THE LOAD HELD CLOSE TO THE BODY.

Plaster room staff should never lift a patient without help both from assistants and the patient
themselves. A careful explanation to the patient about what is about to happen in a lifting
procedure will reduce anxiety and encourage co-operation. Patients may help by holding onto
monkey poles or other overhead lifting aids and also by pushing with their feet when being lifted
from a lying to a sitting position.

To learn to lift safely in your own working environment, you must receive training.

13. FIRST AID

All hospital staff should understand the basis of first aid. It is desirable that all plaster room staff
obtain a recognized first aid certificate. What happens in the first few moments after a sudden
illness or accident can be critical. It is inadequate to assume that there will always be a doctor or
nurse on hand.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS FOR FIRST AID AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES