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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for homecare providers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing client care services in homecare. Much of this information may also be useful for other workers providing client care in... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing client care services in homecare. Much of this information may also be useful for other workers providing client care in homecare or community settings, such as therapists or those providing support services to homecare clients.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for mental health workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for Mental Health workers, both in Mental Health facilities and those who work in community settings.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for laboratory workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for staff in central processing

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This document focuses on hazards and controls in Central Processing (CPD), sometimes called by other names including Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply (CSD, CSSD or CSR). Central Processing... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls in Central Processing (CPD), sometimes called by other names including Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply (CSD, CSSD or CSR). Central Processing workers may be exposed to a variety of workplace hazards in the course of performing their functions. The type and degree of exposure is dependent upon the type of Central Processing and its location (e.g., in communities and retail establishments, in hospitals, etc.). A key component of a health and safety program is to identify and assess hazards and determine appropriate controls.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy personnel

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As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control... More ≫

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As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control measures. A series of short summaries of relevant information have also been produced using excerpts from these five best practice documents, to focus the hazard assessment and control information for specific healthcare professions. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Respiratory Therapists. It may also be useful for recreation therapists.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for public health workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors. Much of this information may also be useful for other workers... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors. Much of this information may also be useful for other workers providing some services in homecare or community settings. Other handbooks which may be of interest to public health workers include those designed for emergency responders as well as those designed for homecare workers.

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Building an effective health and safety management system

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Health and Safety Management System involves the introduction of processes designed to decrease the incidence of injury and illness in the employer’s operation. Successful implementation of the... More ≫

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Health and Safety Management System involves the introduction of processes designed to decrease the incidence of injury and illness in the employer’s operation. Successful implementation of the system requires management commitment to the system, effective allocation of resources, and a high level of employee participation. The scope and complexity of a Health and Safety Management System will vary according to the size and type of workplace.

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