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OSHA Long Term Care Worker Protection
Train the Trainer Program
Part 3: Review of LTCWPP Materials and Content
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ObjectivesIdentify the outline of content for the LTCWPP.Discuss the key points for the individual sessions
in the LTCWPP.Recognize strategies for combining topics or
separating topics into smaller/shorter portions.
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Introduction to OSHA: Key Elements
Role of OSHA in worker protection and workplace safety.
Impact of full compliance with OSHA regulations/guidelines.
Worker rights.Recordkeeping requirements.Importance of employee involvement in reporting
any injuries/illnesses that are work related.
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Introduction: Key elements (cont.)Worker rights:
Reporting of an injury or illness:
Importance of individual employee involvement:
Application of the regulations/guidelines to LTC:
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Hazard Communication Standard:
Key ElementsInforming workers so that they can enhance their
safety.Workers have a need and a right to know the
hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.
Protective measures to be used to prevent adverse effects.
Material Safety Data Sheets.Labels and markings.
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Hazard Communication: Key Elements (cont.)
Specific chemicals they may work with or be exposed to in the work place.
Material Safety Data Sheets: what are they, what information do they include, where are they located in the work place.
Labels, tags, markings. Importance of not bringing any chemical into the
workplace.
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Bloodborne Pathogens & Prevention of Spread of Infectious Diseases:
Key ElementsOccupational exposure – skin, eye, mucous
membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM, resulting from work related duties.
Concern re: Hepatitis B and HIV, and a host of other infectious diseases.
Importance of standard (universal) precautions:Hand Hygiene practices:
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Bloodborne Pathogens: Key Elements (cont.)
Use of Personal Protective Equipment:
Contaminated Sharps:
Contaminated Laundry:
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Bloodborne Pathogens: Key Elements (cont.)
Preventing spread/preventing infections:
Importance of prevention:
Making it easy to prevent spread!
Educational materials for workers, residents,family, visitors.
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Electrical Safety: Key ElementsFacts about electrical safety:
Electrical shock and electrical burns:
Grounding devices:
Use of flexible cords and cables:
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Electrical Safety: Key ElementsCommon electrical hazards in long term care:
Safety related work practices in long term care:
Importance of not bringing electrical appliances into the workplace without approval:
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Walking & Working Surfaces: Key Elements
Housekeeping:
Aisles and passageways:
Use of Ladders:
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Walking & Working Surfaces: Key Elements
Avoiding slips, trips, and falls:
Response to spills on the floors:
Hallway clutter, storage areas:
Focus on strategies to prevent:
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Fire Prevention & Fire Protection: Key Elements
Fire facts:
Exit Routes – basic requirements:
Emergency Plans:
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Fire Prevention & Fire Protection: Key Elements
Procedure for responding to a fire:
Fire extinguishers:
Three components that lead to a fire:
Class A, B, C, D fires:
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Fire Prevention & Fire Protection: Key Elements
Fire hazards in long term care settings:
Strategies to reduce fires/risks:
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Ergonomics: Key Elements
Ergonomic Injuries:
Signs and Symptoms:
Ergonomic Hazards:
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Ergonomics: Key Elements (cont.)
Potential Hazards:
Hazard Prevention/Control:
Lifting/moving:
Transfers/Repositioning:
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Ergonomics: Key Elements (cont.)
Bathing, showering, toileting:
Potential solutions:
Computer workstations:
Reporting injuries/response:
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Workplace Violence Prevention: Key Elements
Definition:
Data on violence in the workplace:
Impact:
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Workplace Violence Prevention: Key Elements (cont.)
Risk factors in long term care settings:
Recent Incidents:
Importance of Reporting/Employee Involvement:
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Workplace Violence Prevention: Key Elements (cont.)
Prevention Strategies:
Strategies to Support Reporting:
Concept of Universal Precautions for Violence:
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Lots of content!Consider topics that can be combined –
bloodborne and personal protective equipment.
Consider short sessions, to cover one part of one topic: What is OSHA, MSDS, reporting injuries, common electrical hazards, influenza prevention strategies, response to spills, etc.
Use a variety of teaching techniques.
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Keys to Using the LTCWPPPlanPreparePresent (using different approaches)Encourage participationEvaluateMake changes based on evaluationShare your successes!
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Planning is critical!Need to plan the time and place carefully.Think short sessions, customized to the
audience.Make the education fun – adults learn more,
retain more when they enjoy the educational experience.
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Make the content applicable to specific setting and roles
Use examples from your setting.
Have participants share examples.
Examples from the literature and the news.
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Questions?
Suggestions or Comments?