The importance of balance and poise to prevent undue strain and unnecesary fatigue. Situations shows include nurses standing during a heavy ward round. Carrying a heavy loaded tray, lifting a heavy bag upstairs, giving bedside attentions and moving a double bed. Nurses from a London hospital demonstrates correct and incorrect ways of moving, first in uniform and then in swimsuits so that the actions of their limbs can be clearly seen.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008526
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial safety
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Lifting and carrying
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lifting and carrying
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nursing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)