The Hidden Dangers of Personal Training
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The Hidden Dangers of The Hidden Dangers of Personal TrainingPersonal Training
The Threats of Infection as an The Threats of Infection as an Occupational HazardOccupational Hazard
Courtney Crane, PhD StudentCourtney Crane, PhD StudentWalden UniversityWalden University
PUBH 8165-1 Environmental HealthPUBH 8165-1 Environmental HealthInstructor: Dr. Rebecca HeickInstructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick
Spring, 2010Spring, 2010
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OverviewOverview• Why are trainers at greater risk for Why are trainers at greater risk for
certain infectious diseases?certain infectious diseases?• What diseases are of specific concern What diseases are of specific concern
to personal trainers?to personal trainers?• Personal Preventative MeasuresPersonal Preventative Measures• Environmental FactorsEnvironmental Factors
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The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple
successions successions
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The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple
successionssuccessions
• The Sweat FactorThe Sweat Factor
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The Trainer’s EnvironmentThe Trainer’s Environment• Equipment is used in multiple Equipment is used in multiple
successionssuccessions
• The Sweat FactorThe Sweat Factor
• Direct ContactDirect Contact
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Gym GermsGym Germs
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Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus
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Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus
• RingwormRingworm
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Gym GermsGym Germs• Flu virusFlu virus
• RingwormRingworm
• MRSAMRSA
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Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment
for clients. for clients.
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Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment
for clients. for clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels
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Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment
for clients. for clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useafter every use
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Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment
for clients. for clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useafter every use
• Get vaccinatedGet vaccinated
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Take ActionTake Action• Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for Find ways to incorporate wiping down equipment for
clients. clients.
• Remind clients to bring sweat towelsRemind clients to bring sweat towels
• Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after Always launder uniforms and workout clothes after every useevery use
• Get vaccinatedGet vaccinated
• Cover any open woundsCover any open wounds
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Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements
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Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members
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Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members
• Increase access to cleaning suppliesIncrease access to cleaning supplies
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Environmental Environmental ImprovementsImprovements• Educate MembersEducate Members
• Increase access to cleaning suppliesIncrease access to cleaning supplies
• Increase access to hand sanitizersIncrease access to hand sanitizers
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Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources• Influenza Vaccine InformationInfluenza Vaccine Information
– http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtmlhttp://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/imm/FluPage.shtml
• Hand Hygiene TipsHand Hygiene Tips– http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/
• Know Your RightsKnow Your Rights– http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/
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Thank You!Thank You!
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