Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3 Recommendations
Annex A (informative) - Risk estimation and risk evaluation
Annex B (informative) - Organizational aspects of
        patient handling interventions
Annex C (informative) - Aids and equipment
Annex D (informative) - Buildings and environment
Annex E (informative) - Staff education and training
Annex F (informative) - Relevant information regarding
        the evaluation of intervention effectiveness
Bibliography

Abstract

Gives guidance for assessing the problems and risks associated with manual patient handling in the healthcare sector, and for identifying and applying ergonomic strategies and solutions to those problems and risks.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 159