[JBParticipant]

Good Morning,

We recommend the following line of Tub chairs in hospitals and Long term care facilities:

http://www.trequipment.se/

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)

Eastern Ontario Product Specialist,

Shoppers Home HealthCare – Lift Division

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[JBParticipant]

It's good to get back to this forum…..manual handling of patients yields one thing…."risk" and significant risk associated with the unpredictable nature of human beings and the awkward and forceful nature of the task.  I am responsible for providing information/education about the products that assist in managing the process of safe and effective patient handling for Shoppers Home Health Care Lift Division for Eastern Ontario.  This essentially means I spend my time in hospitals, long term care facilities and the community advocating for better practices through the use of effective product.

Major point here…let the mechanical lifts do the work.  Equip hospitals and Long Term Care facilities with the equipment that offloads the burden and risks associated with manually lifting/transferring patients that have mobility concerns.  

Kind Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)

Eastern Ontario Product Specialist-SHHC Lift Division

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)

Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services

Movewell Rehabilitation

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[JBParticipant]

Relative and no guidelines that I am aware of for threshold values..

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Not a fan of anti-fatigue mats…will likely get some backlash from this opinion for a variety of reasons already well discussed in previous threads. Footwear and Foot Orthosis application is the primary method to address the force distribution that occurs at the foot and ankle.  Ensuring employees are wearing approriate footwear is primary and can be evaluated by a certified orthotist, pedorthist, or a physical therapist (AT, KIN, PT etc) with appropriate training in Foot/Footwear Assessment/Evaluation/Recommendations.

Sustained standing is the primary culprit and it is great that employees are provided with sit/stand chairs.  Keeping it simple is generally par for recommendations.  To reduce static postures, promote dynamic movement.  This can be more effectively assessed and evaluated by an Ergonomist or a physical therapist trained in ergonomic principles.  Generaly fitness of employees is also key as what employees do OUTSIDE of the office has a direct impact on their abilities INSIDE the office.  Would be more than happy to elaborate further if interested.

In closing…..an individuals feet has specific needs according to the weightbearing positioning of the tibia on the talus of the foot.  This interaction will determine whether employees would benefit from more cushion or support from their footwear.  I will check back to see if we have any pedorthists or orthotists that care to comment further

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Cindy,

 

I can’t determine where you are located, however, I would begin by taking some classes from a company that has a good reputation from accredited Ergonomists.  I had the pleasure of taking a couple courses (Office/Industrial Ergonomics) from Optimal Performance Consultants.  Jane Sleeth, owner and a regular contributor to this forum would be someone to discuss further education.  The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) is the organization with which to gain formal accredication.  Simply google the above companies and that should point you in the right direction.

In closing, to perform Office Ergonomic Evaluations need to be performed by someone with adequate experience in assessment of the specific parameters associated with this industry.  The industry is always changing and resourceing a qualified Ergonomist (ACE) would be the best approach to gain the most effective applications if required.   GOOD LUCK

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Great resource re: anthropometric data.  Compares Dreyfuss and Woodson on page 47.  Has information you are looking for i.e Standing forward reach 5, 50, and 95% female measures:

 

http://www.allsteeloffice.com/NR/rdonlyres/3B6AC489-FC78-4B78-895A-0A5D8A9E888A/0/ErgoHandbook.pdf

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Gene,

 

Great reference from allsteel.  I’ve bookmarked this as a good "go to" for a quick reference check.

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Ethan,

If/when I get a good chunk of time….I’d love to respond to this request.  PM me and we can make the arrangements if interested [email protected]

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Jane,

 

Thank-you for taking time to provide comment to assist with guiding and reinforcing sound principles.  Keep it up

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

A great resource for shovelling guidelines:

 

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/shovel.html

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

A great resource and utilise his sound principles as guidelines for the majority of my Office Ergo consults.

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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Thanks Eric

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

yeah, I think that is the way to go and then utilise some "mediation skills" to address the subjective vs objective findings of the frequency and overall demand required of the "stairclimbing" mobility demand.  Anyone else had some fun with this one, please feel free to share your experiences….I will if I am granted the opportunity with this referral source

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Closest I’ve come to finding an answer is to calculate "energy expenditure"  anyone else want to comment?

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
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[JBParticipant]

Here is the link to a web page that I have thought to be a great resource for PDA’s:

http://www.ohcow.on.ca/resources/handbooks/PDA/pda.pdf

Regards,

John Bragdon, BSc. Kin, CK(OKA)
Director of Kinesiology/Occupational Services
Movewell Rehabilitation
[email protected]

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