Safely Moving and Lifting Patients: OFA Level 2 Body Mechanics
Moving a patient badly is a great way to injure both of you. The Level 2 course teaches safe lifts and transfers used throughout BC workplaces.
Techniques
- Two-person lift with coordinated count
- Three-person log roll for suspected spinal injury
- Stretcher transfer
- Stair chair for multi-story buildings
- Emergency drags (shoulder, ankle, blanket) when the scene is unsafe
Body mechanics
Bend at the knees, keep the load close, lift with the legs, no twisting. See spinal management.
Ready to register? Call Mainland Safety Training at 604-617-0211, email info@mainlandsafety.ca, or reserve your seat online.
About this site: IntermediateFirstAidTraining.ca is operated by Mainland Safety Training, a WorkSafeBC and Canadian Red Cross authorized provider. Our OFA Level 2 Intermediate First Aid course is delivered across Surrey, Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, Delta, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kelowna and Victoria.