Description
Hospitals have many unique hazards that can potentially affect the health of employees. Exposures to occupational hazards throughout hospital departments are highly variable. These hazards can include those present in intensive care units and emergency rooms.
This course discusses some of the common hazards faced by healthcare workers and effective control methods that can be used to minimize exposure to these hazards.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss the various hazards that might cause injuries in emergency rooms. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe work practice controls to eliminate or reduce injuries in intensive care units. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe typical hazards and best work practices to reduce exposure and injury in physical therapy rooms. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe ergonomic, slip, trip, fall, carbonless paper, and burn/cut hazards and best practices. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify hazardous chemicals and employer responsibilities for handling chemicals under the Hazard Communication Program (HCP). |
| LO 1.2.3 | Discuss the hazards that exposure to bloodborne pathogens create and the employers Exposure Control Plan (ECP). |
| LO 1.2.4 | Describe the nature of workplace violence in the healthcare setting and the elements of a Violence Prevention Program (VPP). |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)
The OSH Center has been an incredible resource for learning workplace safety. The courses are clear, practical, and easy to follow, even for someone new to occupational health and safety. I appreciated the flexibility of online training and the fact that I could learn at my own pace. Thanks to the OSH Center, I now feel more confident about identifying hazards and keeping my workplace safe.
Our team members completed training through the OSH Center, and the results have been excellent. Not only did the courses improve their awareness of safety practices, but we also saw a noticeable improvement in day-to-day compliance with safety protocols. The certification process was smooth and cost-effective, making it a great investment for our organization.
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