Safety Precautions for Handling Human Remains Employers and workers face a variety of health hazards when handling or working near human remains. Those directly involved in recovery or other efforts that require the handling of remains are susceptible to bloodborne viruses (hepatitis and HIV) and bacteria that can cause diarrheal diseases (shigella and salmonella). Follow […]

Elevator Best Practices Millions of employees use elevators each day at work. While elevators are considered one of the safest forms of transportation, it is important to follow best practices and safety precautions when using an elevator. Boarding the Elevator Take note of the following procedures for entering an elevator: Make sure you are aware […]

Reduce Workplace Accidents When you’re working with and around patients all day, the potential for safety hazards is extensive. However, many accidents can be avoided by following safety procedures and taking appropriate precautions. Be Aware of Safety Hazards Most accidents are caused by an unsafe act, an unsafe condition or a combination of the two. […]

PPE for Injury and Illness Prevention The American health care system is one of the largest industries in the country, and with about 18 million workers today, it is the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. economy. Fortunately, injuries and illnesses have been decreasing for the health care industry, but that doesn’t mean you can take […]

Different Types of Lift Aids Properly using lift aids can improve both your safety and the patient’s safety during transfers. There are several types of lift aids, and it is essential to know when and how to use them correctly. Two Main Operations of Lifts Lift aids can generally be classified into two main categories: […]

Wet Weather and Work Surfaces Wet weather can be a nuisance. It makes travel difficult and causes wet messes in the buildings and places you work. Moreover, the wet walking surfaces it creates both indoors and outdoors present a serious slipping hazard for you and your co-workers. In fact, surfaces that are wet for any […]

Healthy Housekeeping Habits in the Hospital Often, our facility is a hectic place as employees with many different responsibilities are constantly moving from one part of the facility to another. If proper housekeeping habits were not practiced, the hospital would become cluttered and dirty—and therefore hazardous—for both staff and patients. This would not only be […]

Take Care of Your Hands Of the many tools that we have available, our hands are the most valuable. They provide us with the dexterity necessary to perform precise maneuvers that even the most advanced technology cannot replicate. Even the simplest tasks are difficult for a person that does not have full use of their […]

Scrubs Safety In a recent study of hospital attire published by the American Journal of Infection Control, over 60 percent of the health care employee uniforms sampled tested positive for pathogens. Half of the samples tested positive for one or more different pathogens, with 11 percent of the discovered bugs being resistant to multiple front-line […]

Winter months present additional hazards that are typically not factors for employees during warmer weather – specifically, slip and fall concerns. With snow and ice-covered conditions, you run the risk of taking major falls, which can lead to serious injuries. Prevention Education is essential in preventing winter weather-related injuries. Consider the following recommendations to prevent […]