Common use of Prevention of Back Injuries Clause in Contracts

Prevention of Back Injuries. Since back and musculoskeletal injuries are the major occupational hazard to nurses, in the interest of prevention, both nurses and the Employer co=it to working together to study, evaluate, trial and review the work site practices and equipment that have the potential of preventing such injuries. Particular focus will be made of the lift team and mechanical lifting and transfer devices. The union will appoint a member from the Professional Practice Committee who will focus on this area, ensuring that state-of-the-art techniques, devices, and programs are utilized and evaluated. Once a year, the back injury prevention representative will report t findings and progress to the Labor/Management Committee.

Prevention of Back Injuries. Since back and musculoskeletal injuries are the major occupational hazard to nurses, in the interest of prevention, both nurses and the Employer co=it commit to working together to study, evaluate, trial and review the work site practices and equipment that have the potential of preventing such injuries. Particular focus will be made of the lift team and mechanical lifting and transfer devices. The union Union will appoint a member from the Professional Practice Committee who will focus on this area, ensuring that state-of-the-art techniques, devices, and programs are utilized and evaluated. Once a year, the back injury prevention representative will report t findings and progress to the Labor/Management Committee.