La atención médica
Cada día, el personal sanitario arriesga su salud al cuidar de los demás. Aprenda cómo ayudar a sus empleados a evitar lesiones y enfermedades, garantizando al mismo tiempo que los pacientes reciban la atención médica que necesitan.
Safety
Healthcare workers face a variety of injury and illness risks. Exposure to illness, bacteria, and violence are common in the healthcare industry.
Hospital Worker Safety
Nursing Checklist
Patient Handling
When a patient is unable to get out of a chair or bed on their own, a healthcare worker assists. Following proper techniques helps your employees minimize the risk of injury as well as the risk of injury to the patient.
Video: How to Help a Falling Patient
Ergonomics
To provide patient care, your staff must also take care of themselves. Here are some ergonomic tips to help them minimize injury risks.
Exposure Control
Healthcare workers are exposed to viruses, bacteria, germs, and airborne particles. Read more about how your employees can guard against these exposures while providing care to their patients.
External Resources - NIOSH
Additional Information and Publications
From agriculture and construction to wildfire and young workers, Cal/OSHA provides many educational materials and resources.