Cleaning and laundry staff reach, bend and lift all shift. These sessions cover beds, waste bags, mopping, buckets, tables and laundry machines, with simple changes that make each task easier on the body.
Choose a module above and add it to your cart. Volume pricing is applied automatically at checkout: 15% off 6 or more kits, and 30% off 12 or more (any combination of topics).
Each module is licensed for use at one site. Running the material at several locations? Contact carrie@taylordergo.com about a corporate licence, priced by the number of sites.
Props needed for each module
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It's cool to use a long-handed tool: Pens and masking tape
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Squat for heavy lifts while making beds: Scales
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Know your limit and lift within it when moving bags of waste or linen: No props needed
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Remove clutter before lifting a bag of waste from its bin: No props needed
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Less reach, easier cleaning – Bring small items closer for cleaning: Scales
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Walk around instead of reaching: Scales
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Use a golfer's lift for lightweight items: 50 wrapped candies or paperclips
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Clear a path – Keep cord out of the way when vacuuming: No props needed
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Tip and roll round tables: Scales
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Find a pivot point for emptying buckets: Scales, and a bucket for demonstration
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Mop stairs top to bottom: Stopwatch or timer
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Raise the bin – Wipe bins on top of cart: Scales
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Face the washer to remove laundry: No props needed
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Don't overpack the washer: No props needed
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Shift to a golfer's lift to remove bags from bin: No props needed
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Alternate sides when loading laundry: No props needed
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Stagger your stance when pulling laundry from machine: No props needed
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Rest the mattress on your knee: No props needed
Modules that use scales need one bathroom scale for every two participants. The scales are a powerful part of the learning experience: participants can measure how much stronger they are when using the ergonomic work strategy, or simulate a specific pushing effort. Analog scales work much better than digital scales for most activities, and you can add a set of 8 above.
See also: Universal
