[MCOH-EH] linen bag injuries

[Martinez, Marisa]

Our Environmental Services workers are some of the hardest working people in our entire organization.  Unfortunately, they also suffer the largest percentage of work related injuries.  We are continuously working to reduce some of their risks and are interested to learn if any of you have had any positive results and what engineering controls you have used such as decreasing the size of the linen bags, different linen hampers, or any automation that you have implemented to help with lifting/carrying of linen bags.

Any input is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.


Marisa Martinez, MPH, RN, CCM, COHN-S
Manager, Team Member Health & Workers' Compensation
Tampa General Hospital
Team Member Health Services
813.844.4190 - Office
813.610.8761- Cell
mmartinez at tgh.org<mailto:mmartinez at tgh.org>

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