Injury statistics Historically, caregivers in the health-care industry have been listed as one of the most at-risk employees for suffering an occupational musculoskeletal injury. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2013), health-care workers consistently rank above lorry drivers, labourers, assemblers, and cleaners for occupational injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders, specifically back injuries associated with patient handling tasks, are a major contributor to this injury problem. In nursing and personal care facilities, overexertion, specifically from lifting and moving patients, is a major contributing factor in work-related injuries. In 2012, musculoskeletal disorders for caregivers in health care made up 42% of cases with a rate of 55 cases per 10 000 full-time workers. This rate was 56% higher than the rate for all private industries and second only to the transportation andwarehousing industry.