Safe Lifting for DSPs

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About Course

This compliance training protects Direct Support Professionals from the most common and most preventable injury in direct care: musculoskeletal disorders from improper lifting and transfers. Aligned with OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines, NIOSH Lifting Equation Standards, COMAR 10.22, and COMAR 10.07.14 for Maryland DDA and assisted living providers.

What You Will Learn:

  • Regulatory and liability framework — OSHA, NIOSH, and COMAR obligations
  • Anatomy of a lifting injury and how cumulative trauma develops
  • Ergonomic risk factors: force, posture, repetition, contact stress, and environment
  • NIOSH Lifting Equation and safe weight limits in real care settings
  • Safe body mechanics — the 5-step foundational technique
  • Mechanical lift equipment selection, inspection, and operation
  • Safe transfer techniques for bed, wheelchair, toilet, ambulation, and vehicle
  • Recognizing and reporting musculoskeletal symptoms early

Regulatory Alignment: OSHA 29 CFR 1910, OSHA Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes (2009), NIOSH Lifting Equation, COMAR 10.22, COMAR 10.07.14

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Course Content

Safe Lifting Fundamentals for Direct Support Professionals
Core training on safe lifting regulations, body mechanics, equipment, and injury prevention for DSPs in Maryland DDA and assisted living settings.

  • Why Safe Lifting Is a Regulatory and Liability Issue
  • Anatomy of a Lifting Injury and Ergonomic Risk Factors
  • NIOSH Limits, Safe Body Mechanics, and Lift Equipment
  • Safe Transfer Techniques and Injury Reporting
  • Knowledge Check – Safe Lifting for DSPs

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