Assitant Director Jessie Atencio will conduct this fast-paced webinar training regarding the Common Healthcare Hazards

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Common Healthcare Hazards

This Common Healthcare Hazards webinar is designed to give a better understanding of OSHA’s Standards with regard to healthcare settings; such as Blood borne Pathogens, Violence in the Workplace, Sharps Injuries, Infection Control and OPIM, lifting and moving patients, chemical exposure, and electrical hazards. 

 COURSE OUTCOMES: 

As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the leading causes of injury in healthcare workers


• Discuss the proper hazard controls


• Explain different types of  injuries, signs and symptoms


• Understand the need for reporting injuries and hazards 

 TOPICS

The following topics will be included to meet course outcomes:

• Hazard Communication and the new GHS


• Musculoskeletal Injuries in Healthcare workers


• Risk factors associated with workplace violence


• Preventative measures


• Engineering and work practice controls

Attendees will be contacted with login instructions.