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.

You can help prevent illness and injury by reading the warning label for each hazardous substance you use.

These guidelines can help you care for your trach tube, your stoma, and the skin around the stoma.

Suctioning keeps your trach tube clear of excess mucus. Suction your tube as advised by your health care provider. Follow these guidelines and any others you're given.

Clean your trach tube and the skin around it at least once a day. Your health care provider may advise you to clean it more frequently. Here are reasons to keep your tube clean and instructions to help you do so effectively.