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 […]

Protect Our Facility with Chemical Safety Storing or handling chemicals in the workplace puts all employees at serious risk for injuries due to explosions. For this reason, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires worksites where hazardous chemicals are used to have an emergency action plan (EAP).  takes this requirement seriously, as employee and […]

Participating in a Safe Patient Handling Committee Whether it’s due to age, illness or injury, some patients in health care settings may struggle with their mobility. These patients usually require assistance to perform daily tasks, including sitting up, standing and walking. When helping patients with such tasks, it’s important for health care employees like you […]