Back Safety for Healthcare Workers
Whether you’re moving a patient, lifting a box of supplies, or pushing a cart or wheelchair, your back is always working. Use the tips below to help you reduce your risk of back injury.
Whether you’re moving a patient, lifting a box of supplies, or pushing a cart or wheelchair, your back is always working. Use the tips below to help you reduce your risk of back injury.
Protect your back at work by using good body mechanics to maintain the 3 natural curves of your spine.
Any fears, conflicts, and concerns you have about HIV and AIDS can affect your patient care. Use available resources to overcome barriers.
HIV is spread from person to person through body fluids. These CDC guidelines will help prevent the spread of HIV.
Hepatitis B and C are serious threats to healthcare providers. Always use these standard precautions to protect yourself.
Learn the risks of medical gases and how to prevent exposure.
You'll be trained on the hazards of chemicals you work with. For your own benefit, follow safety guidelines.
Ethylene oxide is commonly used to sterilize medical equipment. Follow these precautions to protect yourself from harmful exposure.
Protect yourself from accidental radiation exposure with these precautions.
Chemotherapy can save or prolong the lives of cancer patients. But these medicines can also pose a hazard to healthcare staff. These tips can protect you.