Injury Prevention
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program offers your workplace a variety of one-hour injury control and injury prevention modules. They may be presented to your employees at your safety meetings, or you can combine a module with your First aid and CPR training. Participants will receive certification for attending.
Preventing Disease Transmission
Preventing Disease Transmission is a 2-hour training module for employers and employees who, while on the job, may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that could cause infection. This module addresses how diseases occur, diseases of common concern, how to protect against disease transmission, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Employers can offer this program as part of their training compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogens regulation.
The purpose of the American Red Cross training modules is to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and reduce their risk of injuries. These modules contain awareness information and are not intended to substitute for worksite health & safety training, policies, or procedures. Employees will each receive a booklet, and be issued a Red Cross certificate.
Ergonomics simply means "improving the fit between your body and an activity". This module will help you to know: What ergonomics is; What musculoskeletal disorders (MSD's) are; How to identify and reduce the risks for MSD's at work and at home; and How to perform exercises to help reduce the risk of MSD's.
Visit OSHA's website to learn the latest information concerning the Ergonomics Program Standard. Updated 11/28/2000. Ergonomics Final Rule.
Slips, Trips, and Falls.
Every time you take a step-you are at risk for a potentially serious slip, trip, or fall. In fact, they are one of the leading accidents in the workplace, accounting for 20% of all non-fatal injuries. This module will help you to: Understand how safety awareness can help reduce your risk of slips, trips, or falls; Identify, report, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors; Learn tips for good balance and to help prevent slips, trips, and falls; and Help develop a prevention plan.
Back Injury Prevention.
Back injury can occur anywhere, anytime. In fact, studies indicate that back injuries are the leading result of accidents to workers under the age of 45. They are also very costly to business. This module will help to: Understand the anatomy of the back and the causes of back pain; Identify and reduce risk factors for back injury; Learn how to perform simple exercises for stretching and strengthening neck and back muscles; and Identify ways to change personal habits to avoid back injury.
Workplace Violence Awareness.
Violence in the workplace affects everyone. Approximately 2 million assaults and threats occur each year according to U.S. Department of Justice National Crime Victimization survey. Preventing violence in the workplace involves teamwork. This module will help employees to- Recognize the categories of workplace violence; Identify warning signals of potential workplace violence; and Reduce their risk of becoming a victim.
To learn more, or to schedule a presentation, please contact Health & Safety at: mfenwickredcross@alltel.net or call us at (440) 324-2929.
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