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Occupational safety refers to the safety of your employees in the workplace, as well as the minimization of dangers and accidents to protect health. Behavior-based occupational safety (BBS) is therefore a component of occupational safety and is based on mutual observation and feedback by the employees.

The trend in occupational safety is moving away from technical safeguards towards comprehensive prevention through psychological and behavior-based factors that play an increasingly important role. Our PPT presentation on behavior-based occupational safety is therefore a collection of practice-oriented methods, behaviors and checklists. BBS generates mutual feedback on safe or risky behavior, thereby reducing injuries and accidents in the production process and the entire company.

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Training and Reference Materials Library

This library contains training and reference materials as well as links to other related sites developed by various OSHA directorates.

Workplace Safety and Health Topics

Training Materials

29 CFR 1926.1101 - OSHA's Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry . OSHA Slide Presentation, 80 slides.
Significant Changes in the Asbestos Standard for Construction 29 CFR 1926.1101 . OSHA.
Significant Changes in the Asbestos Standard for General Industry, 1910.1001 (through June 29, 1995) . OSHA.

Additional Resources

Asbestos . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens [ ZIP ]. OSHA.
Bloodborne Infectious Pathogens HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus . National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

Construction

Construction Hazards Prevention Videos . OSHA v-Tools, (2011, September). A series of 12 videos depicting how quickly workers can be injured or killed on the job. These videos are intended to assist those in the industry to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards. Most of the videos are 2 to 4 minutes long, presented in clear, easily accessible vocabulary, and show common construction worksite activities. The videos may be used for employer and worker training. Available in English and Spanish.
Construction Safety: Choice or Chance . OSHA Video, (2000, April), 15 minutes. A 15 minute video which highlights the four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites and stresses the responsibility for safety as a joint effort of government, management, and employees.
Instructor Guide [ PDF ]. OSHA.
Participant Guide [ PDF ]. OSHA.
Design for Construction Safety PowerPoint [ PPTX ] [ PPT ]. OSHA.

Crane, Derrick and Hoist Safety

Crane Safety for the Site Superintendent . OSHA Video, (1992), 8 minutes.
Electrical Discussion . OSHA.
Electrical [ ZIP ]. OSHA.
Controlling Electrical Hazards [PDF]. OSHA Publication 3075.
Electrical . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Electrical . Safety and Health Topic. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 3007.
Ergonomic Programs that Work . OSHA Video, (1998), 21 minutes.
Fireworks Safety . OSHA Video, 32 minutes.

Flammable Liquids

Flammable Liquids Introduction [ PDF ]. OSHA.
Flammable Liquids [ PPTX ] [ PPT ]. OSHA.
Lesson Plan [ PDF ]. OSHA.

Industrial Hygiene

Industrial Hygiene Overview . OSHA.
Examining Fatal Shipyard Accidents . OSHA Video, (2005). A two volume series of 16 short videos intended to raise industry awareness of the hazards specific to shipyard work environments. Each video provides accident examinations and discusses factors contributing to the fatalities.

Most Frequently Cited

FY 2023 Most Frequently Cited Violations in:

Construction Industry [ PPTX ] [ PDF ]. OSHA.
General Industry [ PPTX ] [ PDF ]. OSHA.
Maritime Industry [ PPTX ] [ PDF ]. OSHA.

Nail Salons

Health Hazards in Nail Salons Presentation [ PPT ]. OSHA Slide Presentation, 12 slides.

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories

OSHA developed this slide presentation for its compliance officers (CSHOs). However, the information contained in the slides can help employers and workers better understand certain product-approval requirements in OSHA safety standards. The products affected by these requirements must be approved (i.e., tested and certified) to help ensure they can be used safely. Moreover, they must be tested and certified by an organization recognized as an NRTL by OSHA. There are only infrequent exceptions to these requirements.

In order to ensure that the testing and certification has been done appropriately, OSHA has implemented the NRTL Program. The NRTL Program establishes the criteria that an organization must meet in order to be recognized as an NRTL by OSHA.

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

Nursing Homes

Benefits of Implementing a Safe Resident Handling Program in Nursing Homes . OSHA Slide Presentation, 18 slides.
Implementing a Safe Resident Handling Program in Nursing Homes . OSHA Slide Presentation, 18 slides.
Employers Rights and Responsibilities Following an OSHA Inspection [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 3000.
Employee Workplace Rights [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 3021.
Nursing Homes and Personal Care Facilities . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Successful Approaches to Reducing Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Within the Healthcare Industry . OSHA.

OSHA Standards

Training Requirements in OSHA Standards [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 2254.
Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards . OSHA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Assessing the Need for PPE (Discussion) . OSHA.
Personal Protective Equipment [ ZIP ]. OSHA.
Chemical Protective Clothing . OSHA Technical Manual.
Construction, Personal Protective Equipment . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Personal Protective Equipment . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Personal Protective Equipment [PDF]. OSHA Publication 3151.
Protective Clothing . National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Powered Industrial Trucks

OSHA Standard [ 1910.178(l) ]. OSHA.
General Industry . OSHA.
Construction Industry . OSHA.
Maritime Industry . OSHA.
Maintenance . OSHA.
Standard Requirements . OSHA.
Selected Forklift Fatalities Summary [ PDF ]. OSHA.
Powered Industrial Trucks . OSHA eTool
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Introduction to Ionizing Radiation . OSHA Slide Presentation, (2001), 54 slides.
Non-Ionizing Radiation: Standards and Regulations . OSHA Slide Presentation, (2002), 141 slides.
OSHA Regulation for RF Radiation Exposures . OSHA Slide Presentation, (1995), 16 slides.
OSHA Requirements for Tower Construction Related to RF Radiation . OSHA Slide Presentation, (1999), 42 slides.
Suggested Update to RF Standards Related to Wireless Communications . OSHA Slide Presentation, (2001), 90 slides.
Update of RF Radiation Protection Standards . OSHA Slide Presentation, (1999), 29 slides.
Introduction to Laser Safety . OSHA Slide Presentation, (2001), 48 slides.

Recordkeeping

Federal Agency Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements . OSHA Slide Presentation, 72 slides.
Recordkeeping . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Recordkeeping Training Presentations . OSHA.

Respiratory Protection

OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, applies to general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring.

OSHA's Office of Training and Education has prepared the following outreach training materials for OSHA's respirator standard:

PowerPoint presentation of 29 CFR 1910.134
Major Requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134
Frequently Asked Questions

Links to additional resources for respiratory protection are also given below.

Respirator Standard . OSHA Slide Presentation, 68 slides.
Major Requirements of OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard . OSHA.
Frequently Asked Questions . OSHA.
Respiratory Protection Videos . OSHA, (2012, January). A series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job. These short videos, nine in English and eight in Spanish, provide valuable information to workers in general industry and construction. Topics include OSHA's Respiratory Standard, respirator use, training, fit-testing and detecting counterfeit respirators.
Respirator Change-Out Schedules . OSHA.
Respiratory Protection . OSHA eTool.
Respiratory Protection . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Small Entity Compliance Guide . OSHA Publication.

Scaffolding

The following materials based on the Notice of Final Rule, Subpart L-Scaffolds which was effective on November 30, 1996.

Safety Standards for Scaffolds Used in the Construction Industry (Summary) . OSHA.
Scaffolding: 1926.450 - Subpart L . OSHA Slide Presentation, 50 slides.
A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry . OSHA Publication 3150.
Scaffolding . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Scaffolding . OSHA eTool.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

SARS: Protecting Workers . OSHA Slide Presentation, (2002), 18 slides.
Silica, Crystalline . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Certified B Readers List . Docket #085, (2006, May 22).
Preventing Silicosis and Deaths in Rock Drillers . Publication No. 92-107, (1992, August)
Preventing Silicosis and Deaths From Sandblasting . Publication No. 92-102, (1992, August).
Publications - Silica (By Industry)
Silica . Safety and Health Topic.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death due to an infectious agent in the world. Since 1985, the incidence of TB in the general U.S. population has increased 14 percent, reversing a 30-year downward trend. Outbreaks have occurred in hospitals, correctional institutions, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and residential care facilities for AIDS patients. Specific control measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and required by OSHA has contributed to a drop in TB cases in 1994 and 1995.

In February 1996, OSHA issued CPL 2.106, Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis to protect workers against the hazards of TB.

Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis . OSHA Instruction CPL 02-02-078.
Hospital: Tuberculosis Module . OSHA eTool.
Tuberculosis . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

Workplace Violence

Workplace violence has emerged as an important safety and health issue in today's workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) response to the problem of workplace violence in certain industries has been the production of OSHA's guidelines and recommendations to those industries for implementing workplace violence prevention programs.

In 1996, OSHA published Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers. The guidelines are based on OSHA's voluntary generic Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.

In 1998, OSHA published Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late-Night Retail Establishments. The recommendations are based on OSHA's 1989 voluntary generic Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines.

Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 3148.
Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late-Night Retail Establishments [ PDF ]. OSHA Publication 3153.
Workplace Violence . OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.

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MODULE 6: Occupational Health and Safety

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MODULE 6: Occupational Health and Safety. Module Overview. Discuss principles of workplace health and safety Describe how the hierarchy of controls reduce or eliminate risk Describe components of an effective occupational health and safety program Discuss training

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MODULE 6:Occupational Health and Safety

Module Overview • Discuss principles of workplace health and safety • Describe how the hierarchy of controls reduce or eliminate risk • Describe components of an effective occupational health and safety program • Discuss training • Discuss personal hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and immunization • Discuss incident and post-incident response

Learning Objectives • Identify workplace hazards and who is at risk • Discuss how exposure can be prevented/limited • Demonstrate proper hand hygiene • Discuss use and limitations of personal protective equipment • Demonstrate the proper donning and removal of personal protective equipment • Discuss the functions of an occupational health and safety committee

The production, segregation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare wastes involve the handling of potentially hazardous material. • Protection against personal injury is essential for all workers. • Healthcare waste management policies should include provision for the continuous monitoring and enhancement of workers’ health and safety. Principles of Worker Health and Safety

11 functions integral to worker health and safety • Identifying and assessing risk • Surveilling workplace hazard • Designing safe workplaces • Developing programs to improve work practices and evaluating new equipment • Advising on occupational health, safety and hygiene • Surveilling workers’ health • Promoting adaptation of work to the worker • Managing vocational rehabilitation • Organizing training and education • Organizing first aid and emergency treatment • Analyzing adverse conditions that lead to injury and illness Principles of Worker Health and Safety

Who is at risk? • Staff nurses, physicians, ward staff, cleaners, waste handlers • Needle-sticks, blood spatter, pathogenic aerosols, spills, ergonomic issues • Lack of awareness, unsafe work practices • Patients • Improperly discarded sharps found in linens • Exposure to accidental spills

Sources of Infection • Personnel • Patients • Environment

Hierarchy of Controls Most Effective • Elimination of hazard • Most preferred method, should be used whenever possible • Remove hazards completely from the work area if possible • Avoid unnecessary injections • Reduce usage of hazardous chemicals • Substitution • Substitute hazardous chemicals with less harmful materials • Jet injectors may substitute syringes and needles • Engineering Controls • Puncture-resistant containers to isolate sharps • Retractable needle syringes • Administrative Controls • Resources on PPE, exposure control plan, medical surveillance program, immunizations, PEP, training • Work Practice Controls • Good work practices, no recapping of needles • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Less Effective

Occupational Health Program • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Committee • Group consisting of employee and management representatives • The OHS committee tracks • Incident Reporting • Training • Medical Surveillance • Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Medical immunizations • Emergency Response

Training • Worker health and safety training program • When staff are hired (orientation to hazards and plan) • Periodic refreshers • Specialized trained personnel • Should be available and used where circumstances are needed • Should have up-to-date training and certifications • Should be trained on each specific area of focus

Training • Educate all healthcare workers and healthcare waste workers • Increase awareness about hazards at the workplace • Outline all emergency, spill and injury response procedures • Educate on safe work practices • Provide training on PPE use • Provide annual refresher training

Examples of Specific Training • Handling sharps containers • Handling contaminated linen • Handling cytotoxic or radioactive waste • Response to injuries • Personal hygiene including hand hygiene • Donning, removing and cleaning PPE • Initial and annual refresher

Handling Sharps Containers • When 3/4th full, close and remove container. • Check all sides for any holes or protruding needles before lifting container. • If there are holes in the container, carefully place the container inside a larger puncture-resistant container. • Some of this training can be done when staff are working

Handling Contaminated Linen • Check contaminated linens for any sharps • Handle all used linen using gloves, arm sleeves, and coveralls • When removing soiled linen, gather the linen so that the contaminated area is on the inside • Wash contaminated linen in hot water (at least 88°C) for at least 20 minutes

Handling of Cytotoxic Waste • Written procedures for safe working methods for each drug • Handling, use, storage, disposal • Signs and symptoms of exposure • Decontamination procedures • Who to contact • Medical surveillance • Establish an emergency response procedure

Handling of Cytotoxic Waste • Separate collection in leak-proof containers and labeling • Return of outdated drugs to supplier • Designate a person in charge • Safe storage • Maintain an inventory • Disposal methods, decontamination of reusable equipment, and treatment of spillage • Treatment of infectious cytotoxic waste

Personal Hygiene • Convenient washing facilities (with warm water and soap) should be available to all, including cleaning staff and waste workers. • Personnel should be trained on personal hygiene issues that reduce the risks from handling hazardous waste. • Wear appropriate PPE to reduce exposures. • Cover cuts/abrasions with waterproof dressing to help reduce exposure of the affected area.

Personal Hygiene • Wash Hands • Immediately after arriving for work • Always after handling healthcare waste • After removing gloves and/or coveralls • After using the toilet or before eating • After cleaning up a spill • Before leaving work

Personal Hygiene • Steps in hand washing • Wet hands and apply soap • Work up lather on palms, back of hands, sides of fingers, and under fingernails • Scrub vigorously with soap for at least 20 seconds • Rinse well • Dry with a clean towel or allow to air dry

Hand Hygiene Technique with Soap and WaterRecommended Duration: 40-60 seconds

Hand Hygiene Technique with Alcohol-Based FormulationRecommended Duration: 20-30 seconds

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Face masks • Eye protectors (safety goggles) • Overalls (coveralls) • Industrial aprons • Leg protectors and/or industrial boots • Disposable gloves (medical staff) or heavy-duty gloves (waste workers) • Arm covers

Gloves • Select gloves that are resistant to cuts and abrasions • Select gloves that allow a good grip • Gloves should fit well and not hinder tasks • Use heavy-duty gloves for handling healthcare waste drums or transporting healthcare waste containers • Use heat-resistant gloves for anyone working with hot equipment (e.g., autoclaves)

Gloves • Provides a barrier against germs in blood, body fluids, tissues, and other healthcare waste • Prevents spread of diseases to others • Replace gloves immediately if a punctured or tear occurs • Check for allergies to latex gloves • Use gloves to seal bags or containers and when chemicals may contact human skin • Always wash hands after removing gloves

Safety Glasses, Goggles and Face Shields • Safety glasses (with side shields) • Help prevent being struck in the eyes or impacts to the eyes (not for chemicals or splashes) • Goggles or face shields • Help prevent blood splashes (e.g., when pouring body fluids down the sluice) and chemicals from entering the eye area or the whole face

Coveralls and Aprons • Help prevent against splashes of blood, body fluids or chemicals to the skin and body

Respirators • Use of respirators depends on the type of exposure, job, and duration of exposure • Positive pressure vs. negative pressure • Full-face vs. half-face • Single use vs. reusable (cartridge-type) • Different filters are used for particulates, gases, or vapors, • Reusable respirators are maintained under a monitoring program.

Shoes • Closed shoes with thick soles and good traction • Provides protection from sharp objects such as needles and from hot surfaces, helps prevent slipping during spills or cleaning • Closed shoes or rubber boots • Protects feet and toes from splashes of blood or body fluids; rubber protects from some but not all chemicals • Safety shoes or steel-toe shoes • Provides protection from objects that may crush or penetrate the foot or toes during heavy lifting and waste transport

Sequence of Donning PPE • Hand hygiene • Gown (if applicable) • Mask • Eyewear or eye protection • Gloves

Sequence of Removing PPE • Gloves (assume outside of glove is contaminated) • Gown (assume gown/apron front and sleeves are contaminated) • Goggles or face shield (assume outside is contaminated) • Mask (assume front is contaminated) • Perform hand hygiene

Immunization Immunization is recommended against Viral Hepatitis B infections for healthcare personnel and waste handlers, and immunization against Tetanus for all personnel handling waste.

Response to Injuries • Provide immediate first aid measures • Immediate reporting • Identify source of injury • Obtain additional medical information • Maintain medical surveillance • Conduct blood tests if needed • Investigate the causes • Implement prevention measures for similar incidents

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis • Required by WHO • Ensure all staff have access to post-exposure information, education, and communication • Provide support and counseling to those exposed • Initiate PEP as soon as possible within first few hours of exposure and no later than 72 hours after exposure • Analyze reported cases of exposure to improved practices

Incident Reporting • All incidents including near misses (no injuries) should be reported to the OHS committee or a specific representative • A report should be filed and kept on record • Review reports to make work place or practice changes

Incident Report • Name(s) • Date • Time • Where • Type of injury • How • Any witnesses • Contributing factors • Medical treatment provided • Contact information • Recommendations

Medical Surveillance • Mercury exposure • Needle-stick injuries (NSI) • Bloodborne pathogens • TB surveillance • MDR TB • Noise • May be an issue with loud equipment • Radiation • Chemical • Formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, ethylene oxide

Fire Safety • Establish procedures in case of fire • Identify potential fire hazards • Install, test and maintain fire protection systems • Establish procedures for the safe use and storage of oxygen, flammable and non-flammable gases such as anesthetics • Maintain electrical equipment to prevent fires • Store combustible materials safely • Train staff in fire safety procedures • Create and enforce smoking policies • Comply with fire safety codes or regulations

Importance of an OHS committee • Promotes a culture of safety and good work practices • Works to reduce injuries, illnesses, and incidents which can translate to cost savings • Savings in medical bills, workers compensation, etc. • Avoiding costs of hiring new employee, training new employee, cost of damaged equipment/material in incident, etc.

Discussion • What are some common workplace safety hazards that you see in your facility? Who do you think is at risk from healthcare wastes? • Do you know of any worker health and safety policies found in your specific country or region? • What do consider the most important elements of good personal hygiene when working in a healthcare facility? Do you think good hygiene habits are readily practiced in your facility? • Does your facility offer worker health and safety training programs, or other opportunities for specific training about healthcare wastes and hazards? Do you know of other outside training programs (aside from this one)? • What kinds of personal protective equipment, if any, do you regularly wear/use in your job at the healthcare facility? • Do you have a responsibility in incident reporting? Are PEP procedures set up in the facility?

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