Pro Bono “Safe Lifting Newsletter” Helps Reduce Caregiver Injuries

Franklin, MA – November 30, 2006 - Liko, Inc., a leading global supplier of patient lift and transfer solutions, has introduced a pro bono Web-based newsletter designed to assist hospitals and nursing homes in their efforts to eliminate caregiver injuries caused during the lifting and repositioning of patients.

“Safe Lifting News” is a free, bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides a variety of brief news items and links to injury prevention stories and related web sites. It provides an efficient way for nurses and risk management personnel to keep informed about events in the field of safe lifting, ranging from legislative initiatives to reader-submitted questions and answers.

“Safe Lifting News” is sponsored by Liko as part of its “Safe Lifting Environment” campaign which is being provided free of charge to healthcare facilities worldwide. Readers can get more information about the campaign, including estimated return on investment calculations for their facility, by visiting an associated Web portal, www.safeliftingportal.com.

The healthcare industry remains one of the top 2 or 3 most dangerous professions due to the prevalence of back and musculoskeletal injuries. Viewers can subscribe to Safe Lifting News by visiting www.safeliftingnews.com

For more information on the Safe Lifting Environment campaign, visit www.safeliftingportal.com or contact Liko, Inc., 122 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038; telephone (888) 545-6671 or (508) 553-3993.