Workplace Safety (Healthcare)

An overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, including who it applies to, employer responsibilities, employee rights, how to report violations, and a General Duty Clause explainer.

Employees exposed to workplace hazards have the right to access their exposure and medical records. This training lays out employer responsibilities and what employees are entitled to in terms of access.

Covers definitions of bloodborne pathogens and potentially infectious materials, as well as general provisions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and how to report an exposure incident.

A discussion of the various types of PPE — such as gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hard hats, etc. — the hazards that require them, and proper use and maintenance.

Covering the purpose of respiratory protection, the workplace hazards that can require it, proper wear and fit, and laws like OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard.

Learn about the types of laboratory hazards — chemical, biological, physical, radioactive, and safety — as well as controls and practices to protect lab workers.

Examples of chemical hazards and toxic substances and the health issues they can cause, as well as how to ensure workplace chemical safety through exposure limits, PPE, and proper waste disposal.