Nursing, and Residential Care

Examples of workplace hazards that can harm workers in nursing and residential care facilities include:

  • Awkward postures, heavy lifting, and other physical stressors related to resident care
  • Slips, trips, and falls
  • Potentially hazardous chemicals, drugs, and other substances
  • Exposure to blood and other potentially infectious biological materials
  • Violent behavior
Requirements

Rules

Enforcement Policies

Videos, Training, and Prevention

Videos

Training Materials

Self-paced

Publications, Handouts, Checklists

Resident Handling

Other Hazards


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