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['Ergonomics', 'Specialized Industries']
['Healthcare', 'Lifting and Back Safety', 'Ergonomics']
03/30/2026
Safe patient handling programs: Effectiveness and cost savings; OSHA 3729 – 2013, revised 8/2014
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Summary
Prior to establishing a comprehensive safe patient handling program, hospital administrators will probably want to get a full picture of the costs and benefits. This document gives administrators a business case for investing in safe patient handling programs, policies, and equipment, based on real-life findings from hospitals across the U.S. that have successfully implemented these programs.
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['Ergonomics', 'Specialized Industries']
['Healthcare', 'Lifting and Back Safety', 'Ergonomics']
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