Common use of MANUAL LIFTING Clause in Contracts

MANUAL LIFTING. The parties agree that the manual lifting of a resident jeopardizes the health and safety of both the resident and the employee and, as such, is absolutely prohibited. The Employer will establish, through both policy and procedure, the appropriate measures that employees must utilize when operating a mechanical device to lift or transfer a resident. The Employer shall ensure the provision of appropriate equipment suitable for lifting or transferring a resident in a safe manner. The parties agree that two (2) trained employees will always directly participate in the operation of the mechanical device to lift or transfer a resident.

MANUAL LIFTING. The parties agree that the manual lifting or transfer of a resident jeopardizes the health and safety of both the resident and the employee and, as such, is absolutely prohibited. The Employer will establish, through both policy and procedure, the appropriate measures that employees must utilize when operating a mechanical device to lift or transfer a resident. The Employer shall ensure the provision of appropriate equipment suitable for lifting or transferring a resident in a safe manner. The parties agree that two (2) trained employees will always directly participate in the operation of the mechanical device to lift or transfer a resident.